Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S730
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-S730 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 189 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S73028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W180- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W180 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-S730MetricCyber-shot DSC-W180
7.2 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.86 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
3.45 µm²Pixel area2.75 µm²
28.99 MP/cm²Pixel density36.43 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
189 gWeight—
Internal storageStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery—
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-W180 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W180 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W180 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W180 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W180
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-W180 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.