Sony HX10V vs Sony W650
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W650
HX10V | W650 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX10V
W650 | HX10V |
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Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W650
HX10V | W650 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |