Sony HX1 vs Sony W650

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.

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.

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.

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

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.