Sony HX30V vs Sony W650
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Sony HX30V vs Sony W650 Key Specs
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Updated by Sony HX50V
Sony W650
(Full Review)
(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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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony HX30V versus Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HX30V was unveiled 2 months after the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX30V matches up vs the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony W650
| HX30V | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX30V
| W650 | HX30V |
|---|
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony W650
| HX30V | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony HX30V vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX30V comes with 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) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX30V versus the W650.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and W650.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street photography with Sony HX30V
Street photography with Sony W650
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Sony HX30V
Travel photography with Sony W650
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lighter than average (124g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
Landscape photography with Sony W650
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Sony HX30V Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony HX30V vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-28 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 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 | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, 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 (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 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 254g (0.56 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 | 320 photographs | 220 photographs |
| Battery type | 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 recording | ||
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $420 | $140 |
