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Sony HX10V vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony HX10V vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was introduced 2 months after the W650 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX10V matches up versus the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W650

 HX10V W650 
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX10V

 W650 HX10V 

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W650

 HX10V W650 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V has outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HX10V versus the W650.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and W650.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX10V
Sports photography with Sony W650
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long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
45
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $616 $140