Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-W730Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.4 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4804320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection      		Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 224 mm26 - 104 mm
      Optical Zoom9x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.3f/2.7 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD displayClear Photo LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Min Shutter Speed2 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps1.1 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Advanced Flash      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range2.80 m3.80 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Dimensions93 x 52 x 22 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.87")94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75")
      Weight (inc. batteries)122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.1 x 2"
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Battery PackNP-BNNP-BN1
      Battery Life240 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor


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