• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W730 advantages over Nikon S810c

  • Less expensive
    $139 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Lighter weight
    122g vs 216g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon S810c advantages over Sony W730

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    1229k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S3300

Sony W730
Nikon S3300
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony W730 vs Nikon S3300

Nikon S810c
Nikon S3300
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon S810c vs Nikon S3300

Compared to Sony WX150

Sony W730
Sony WX150
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony W730 vs Sony WX150

Nikon S810c
Sony WX150
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150

Compared to Sony HX10V

Sony W730
Sony HX10V
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony W730 vs Sony HX10V

Nikon S810c
Sony HX10V
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S810c vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Nikon S800c

Sony W730
Nikon S800c
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony W730 vs Nikon S800c

Nikon S810c
Nikon S800c
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S810c vs Nikon S800c

Compared to Sony W830

Sony W730
Sony W830
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Sony W730 vs Sony W830

Nikon S810c
Sony W830
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Lighter weight

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