Sony W730 vs Sony WX50

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony W730 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W730 was brought out 12 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W730 grades against the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Sony W730 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W730 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W730 compared to the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W730 and WX50.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher W730 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.