Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W650
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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Below is a detailed review of the Pentax RZ10 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the RZ10 scores versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony W650
| RZ10 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Pentax RZ10
| W650 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony W650
| RZ10 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 compared to the W650.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and W650.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Sony W650
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (178 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (178 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 178 photos | 220 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $200 | $140 |