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Sony W730 vs Sony A37

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony W730 vs Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly close but the W730 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The W730 was released 8 months later than the A37 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W730 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the W730 matches up vs the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A37

 W730 A37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 8 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.6"Larger display (+0.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony W730

 A37 W730 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony A37

 W730 A37 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W730 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W730 vs Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W730 compared to the A37.

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W730 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W730 and A37.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The W730 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more modern W730 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography information
Sony A37 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W730 Street photography factors
Sony A37 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
Sony A37 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (500 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.6 inches)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W730
Vlogging with Sony A37
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Sony W730 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony SLT-A37
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-224mm (9.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.6"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lbs) 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 240 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $138 $522