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Sony HX7V vs Sony W650

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony HX7V versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was announced 5 months before the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX7V matches up against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony W650

		

		

			
 HX7V W650 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony W650

		

		

			
 HX7V W650 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX7V versus Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX7V and the W650.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and W650.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
Portrait photography with Sony W650
30
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Sony HX7V Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
67
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than average (124g)
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
42
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
32
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone support
33
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (124 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone socket
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech XtraFine LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 pictures
Style of battery - 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick 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
Retail pricing $499 $140