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Sony A900 vs Sony W650

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony A900
(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
Sony W650
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony W650

 A900 W650 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A900

 W650 A900 
ReleasedJanuary 2012October 2008More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony W650

 A900 W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sony A900 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and W650 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A900 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A900
Street photography with Sony W650
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
54
weather proof
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have liveview
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A900
Vlogging with Sony W650
9
can't record video
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony A900 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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
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