Sony W730 vs Sony WX80
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Sony W730 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe W730 was manufactured within a month of the WX80 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W730 scores vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W730 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX80
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W730
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Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX80
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W730 enjoys external 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the W730 and the WX80.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W730 and WX80.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-224mm (9.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD display | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 gr (0.27 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 images | 240 images |
Battery type | 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 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 |
Retail pricing | $138 | $276 |