Sony HX1 vs Sony W650
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Sony HX1 versus Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and W650 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and W650 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX1 was introduced 3 years prior to the W650 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX1 grades versus the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony W650
HX1 | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX1
W650 | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | April 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony W650
HX1 | W650 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX1 offers outer measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Sony HX1 versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX1 against the W650.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and W650 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and W650.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W650 will show extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older HX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-04-22 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 544 gr (1.20 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $47,999 | $140 |