Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Old Model is Sony RX100 III
- Successor is Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony W650
RX100 IV | W650 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 42 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony RX100 IV
W650 | RX100 IV |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W650
RX100 IV | W650 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-06-10 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 16.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 562 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | 220 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $898 | $140 |