Pentax 645D vs Sony W650

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax 645D vs Sony W650, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and W650 (16MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and W650 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The 645D was unveiled 22 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 645D scores vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax 645D offers outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Pentax 645D vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 645D and the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and W650 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and W650.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 645D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax 645D will render greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 645D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.