Sony A99 II vs Sony W650

Here is a complete review of the Sony A99 II and Sony W650, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and W650 (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The A99 II was launched 4 years later than the W650 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A99 II matches up vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II enjoys external measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A99 II and Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A99 II versus the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and W650 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and W650.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A99 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A99 II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher A99 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.