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Sony W730 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony W730 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the W730 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W730 was released 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the W730 grades vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX5

 W730 WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W730

 WX5 W730 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX5

 W730 WX5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W730 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the W730 compared to the WX5.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W730 and WX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher W730 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W730
Street photography with Sony WX5
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W730 Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W730 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W730 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-224mm (9.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $138 $250