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Pentax E85 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony W650

 E85 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Pentax E85

 W650 E85 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2009More recent by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony W650

 E85 W650 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Pentax E85 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Sony W650
 Pentax Optio E85Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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