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Sony HX1 vs Sony W650

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony HX1
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony W650

 HX1 W650 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX1

 W650 HX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2009Fresher by 33 months

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony W650

 HX1 W650 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and W650 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX1
Travel photography with Sony W650
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX1
Landscape photography with Sony W650
39
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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