Sony A450 vs Sony W650

Below, we are reviewing the Sony A450 and Sony W650, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very similar but the A450 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A450 was revealed 24 months prior to the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A450 grades vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A450 features outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony A450 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A450 compared to the W650.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and W650 is 65 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and W650.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A450 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W650 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.