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Sony A6300 vs Sony W650

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6000
  • Newer Model is Sony A6500
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A6300 vs Sony W650, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and W650 (16MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6300 was introduced 4 years later than the W650 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A6300 matches up versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony W650

 A6300 W650 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A6300

 W650 A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony W650

 A6300 W650 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6300 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A6300 and the W650.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6300 and W650 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6300 and W650.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6300 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A6300 will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A6300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6300
Street photography with Sony W650
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6300
Sports photography with Sony W650
75
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6300
Travel photography with Sony W650
76
weather sealing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (124g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6300
Vlogging with Sony W650
35
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-03 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 404 gr (0.89 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1437 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $889 $140