Sony HX99 vs Sony W650

Here, we are evaluating the Sony HX99 versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX99 (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close but the HX99 (1/2.3-inch) and W650 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX99 was revealed 6 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX99 matches up against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX99 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX99 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HX99 against the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX99 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX99 and W650.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX99 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX99 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.