Sony W730 vs Sony WX50
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Sony W730 vs Sony WX50 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX50
W730 | WX50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W730
WX50 | W730 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX50
W730 | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony W730 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Sony W730 versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-224mm (9.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD display | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122 gr (0.27 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $138 | $250 |