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Sony W730 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony W730 versus Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W730 was launched 2 years after the WX9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W730 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W730 grades versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX9

 W730 WX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W730

 WX9 W730 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX9

 W730 WX9 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W730 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W730 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the W730 and the WX9.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W730 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent W730 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 Sports photography factors
Sony WX9 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W730 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
includes touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W730 Vlogging info
Sony WX9 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-224mm (9.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Price at release $138 $188