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Sony W730 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony W730 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W730 was announced 12 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W730 scores versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX70

 W730 WX70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W730

 WX70 W730 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX70

 W730 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W730 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the W730 vs the WX70.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W730 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W730 and WX70.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer W730 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W730 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W730
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
39
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W730 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-224mm (9.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD display XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
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 All around 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 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $138 $242