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Sony HX200V vs Sony W650

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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
  • Released January 2012
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Sony HX200V and Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was launched 5 months later than the W650 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX200V matches up vs the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony W650

 HX200V W650 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX200V

 W650 HX200V 

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony W650

 HX200V W650 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Same age
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V has physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX200V and Sony W650 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX200V and the W650.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and W650 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and W650.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (450 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
57
good battery power (450 shots)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony W650
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery power (450 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (583g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-11 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 gr (1.29 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 450 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 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
Card slots One One
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