Sony A9 vs Sony W650

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony A9 versus Sony W650, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and W650 (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A9 was introduced 5 years later than the W650 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A9 scores vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A9 comes with external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing 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 account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A9 and the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and W650 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and W650.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A9 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A9 will have an advantage in sensor technology.