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Sony HX350 vs Sony W650

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony W650

 HX350 W650 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2012More modern by 61 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX350

 W650 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony W650

 HX350 W650 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (652 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (652 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (124g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average (652g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-12-20 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 652 grams (1.44 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release - $140