Sony W730 vs Sony WX70

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W730 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

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.

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

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.