Sony A7R II vs Sony W650

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A7R II vs Sony W650, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and W650 (16MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R II was released 3 years after the W650 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7R II grades against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R II offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A7R II against the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and W650 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R II and W650.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A7R II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.