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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon A1000 versus Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was introduced 7 years after the W650 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1000 grades against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony W650

 A1000 W650 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2012Newer by 86 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon A1000

 W650 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony W650

 A1000 W650 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1000 against the W650.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and W650 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and W650.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Sony W650
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Sony W650
73
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
bad battery pack (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
73
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $477 $140