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Sony HX90V vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
Sony W650
(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
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony HX90V versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was revealed 3 years later than the W650 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX90V scores against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony W650

 HX90V W650 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2012Fresher by 40 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX90V

 W650 HX90V 

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony W650

 HX90V W650 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX90V versus Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HX90V vs the W650.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and W650.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent HX90V is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX90V
Sports photography with Sony W650
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
Landscape photography with Sony W650
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact 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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 638k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $440 $140