Sony W730 vs Sony WX9

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony W730 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.