Sony HX20V vs Sony W650

Below is a extended review of the Sony HX20V versus Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was brought out 7 months later than the W650 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX20V matches up vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V offers outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX20V versus the W650.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and W650.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX20V to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern HX20V will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.