Sony TX1 vs Sony W650

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony TX1 versus Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W650 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TX1 was launched 3 years prior to the W650 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TX1 grades vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX1 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX1 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TX1 and the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and W650.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W650 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TX1 will be behind in sensor tech.