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Sony A500 vs Sony W650

Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A500 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Updated by Sony A560
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony A500 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A500 vs Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A500 was announced 3 years earlier than the W650 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A500 matches up versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony W650

 A500 W650 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A500

 W650 A500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Sony A500 and Sony W650

 A500 W650 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony A500 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A500 has physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony A500 vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A500 vs the W650.

Sony A500 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A500 and W650 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A500 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A500 and W650.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A500 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W650 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A500 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A500 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A500 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A500
Street photography with Sony W650
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A500 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (520 CIPA)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A500 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
43
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (520 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A500 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (520 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A500 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony A500 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A500 and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-27 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 630 grams (1.39 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 520 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $638 $140