Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 was introduced in January 2013 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4320 x 3240
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 224 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 9x vs 4x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony W830
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      Sony W560
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      Sony W530
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      Sony W230
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      Sony W810
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      Sony W220
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      12.1 MP

      Sony W620
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      14.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

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      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      Sony W610
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 4 cm
      Lighter 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) vs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 250 shots

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      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Built-in Flash
        Light122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life240 shots250 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 come with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and with battery life of 250 shots on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/microSD/micro SDHC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and 3.50 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 body has dimensions of 93 x 52 x 22 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.87") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 body has dimensions of 93 x 52 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 weighs 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 and give them scores of 50 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      28
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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