Sony W730 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony W730 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Launched May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony W730 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony W730 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the W730 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W730 was unveiled 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W730 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W730 scores against the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W730 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Sony W730 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony ZV-1
W730 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony W730
ZV-1 | W730 | |||
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Launched | May 2020 | January 2013 | Fresher by 89 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony ZV-1
W730 | ZV-1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony W730 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W730 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Sony W730 and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the W730 and the ZV-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W730 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Sony W730 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W730 and ZV-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The W730 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older W730 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Sony W730 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W730 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-224mm (9.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) | 294 grams (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $138 | $750 |