Pentax E85 vs Sony W650
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Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2012

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Pentax E85 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The E85 was introduced 3 years prior to the W650 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E85 matches up against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony W650
E85 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Pentax E85
W650 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2009 | More recent by 28 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony W650
E85 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E85 has external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Pentax E85 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E85 and the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and W650.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older E85 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-09-17 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI95 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $140 |