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Sony W730 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX80

 W730 WX80 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W730

 WX80 W730 

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX80

 W730 WX80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W730
Street photography with Sony WX80
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W730 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W730
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W730 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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
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