Pentax VS20 vs Sony W650

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax VS20 vs Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was announced within a month of the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the VS20 scores versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VS20 against the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and W650.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the cameras into account.