Sony A900 vs Sony W650
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Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched October 2008
- Replacement is Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sony A900 and Sony W650, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and W650 (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and W650 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A900 was launched 4 years prior to the W650 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A900 grades vs the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony W650
A900 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A900
W650 | A900 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | October 2008 | More modern by 39 months |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony W650
A900 | W650 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A900 has external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Sony A900 and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A900 against the W650.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and W650 is 54 and 96 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and W650.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A900 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A900 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-10-22 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 shots | 220 shots |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail cost | $2,736 | $140 |