Sony HX30V vs Sony W650

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.