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Sony A99 II vs Sony W650

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A99
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony W650

 A99 II W650 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2012Fresher by 58 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A99 II

 W650 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony W650

 A99 II W650 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
86
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (490 CIPA)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (490 CIPA)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
Landscape photography with Sony W650
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (490 shots)
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A99 II
Vlogging with Sony W650
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony A99 II vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-09-19 2012-01-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 399 -
Cross type focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 849g (1.87 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 shots 220 shots
Battery format NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $3,198 $140