Sony HX90V vs Sony W650
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony W650
HX90V | W650 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony HX90V
W650 | HX90V |
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Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony W650
HX90V | W650 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |