Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W650, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and W650 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 IV was launched 3 years after the W650 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX100 IV grades vs the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 IV offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 IV versus the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 IV and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 IV and W650.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher RX100 IV should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.