Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W650

Its time to look more closely at the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony W650, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W650 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was revealed 6 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RX100 VI matches up against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and W650.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VI provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.