Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony W730 and Nikon A1000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W730 has external dimensions of 93 x 52 x 22 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.87″) and weighs 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) (including batteries). Nikon A1000 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.61″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony W730 and the Nikon A1000. Sony W730 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 21mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 19mm thinner than Nikon A1000.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony W730 and Nikon A1000.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony W730 and Nikon A1000.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W730 is significantly lighter (208g ) than the Nikon A1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 nor Nikon Coolpix A1000 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon A1000's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony W730's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Nikon A1000 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Sony W730 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A1000.