Sony HX350 vs Sony W650

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony HX350 and Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was unveiled 5 years after the W650 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX350 matches up vs the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX350 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX350 against the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and W650 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and W650.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX350 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern HX350 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.