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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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
  • Released January 2012
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and W650 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 7 years after the W650 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A7R IV matches up versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony W650

 A7R IV W650 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2012Newer by 92 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A7R IV

 W650 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony W650

 A7R IV W650 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV features outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A7R IV against the W650.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and W650 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and W650.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with greater detail having an extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
88
manual focus
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony W650
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (670 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
74
good battery (670 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (670 per charge)
has dual storage slots
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-16 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9504 x 6336 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 567 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Retail price $3,498 $140