Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 ×
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberW730A4000 IS
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9395
Width (mm)2324
Height (mm)5256
Weight (g)122145
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)10.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural soundMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 8 elements in 7 groups, including 5 aspheric elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 200.0028.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 36.005.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)88
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1 (white fluorescent lighting)
  • fluorescent 2 (natural white fluorescent lighting)
  • fluorescent 3 (day white fluorescent lighting)
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 21/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, FireworksPortrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 2.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 2.0m (T)Auto ISO: 50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multiuse terminal (av(composite)/usb)
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200175
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BNProprietary NB-11L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, 720p HD movies, 360 Sweep Panorama mode, Advanced Flash mode, Beauty EffectIntelligent Image Stabilization, 720p HD videos, Smart Auto with 32 modes, Help button. Available in black, silver, blue



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