Sony HX9V vs Sony W650

The following is a extensive comparison of the Sony HX9V and Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX9V was introduced 5 months prior to the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX9V matches up vs the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX9V and Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX9V vs the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and W650.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.