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Sony W730 vs Sony WX500

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Sony W730
(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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony W730 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W730 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the W730 scores against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX500

		

		

			
 W730 WX500 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony W730

		

		

			
 WX500 W730 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2013Fresher by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX500

		

		

			
 W730 WX500 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W730 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Sony W730 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the W730 vs the WX500.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W730 and WX500.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older W730 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
39
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony W730
Street photography with Sony WX500
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (122 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (236g)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony W730
Sports photography with Sony WX500
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (360 shots)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than others in class (122 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 better than average battery pack (360 shots)
 lighter than average in class (236 grams)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
Sony WX500 Landscape photography info
39
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
49
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony W730
Vlogging with Sony WX500
34
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (122g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone socket
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (236g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no external mic socket
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-224mm (9.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $138 $348