Sony TX100V vs Sony W650

Here is a extensive assessment of the Sony TX100V and Sony W650, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was unveiled 12 months before the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TX100V grades against the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TX100V vs the W650.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX100V and W650.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TX100V will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.