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Sony A7R II vs Sony W650

Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Later Model is Sony A7R III
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony W650

 A7R II W650 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2012Newer by 42 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A7R II

 W650 A7R II 

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony W650

 A7R II W650 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R II Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
81
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low battery life (290 CIPA)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R II Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
62
environment sealing
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
low battery life (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (124g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
Landscape photography with Sony W650
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (290 per charge)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Sony A7R II vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-10 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7974 x 5316 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 399 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 grams (1.38 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3434 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,913 $140