Clicky

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W650
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony TX200V and Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

The TX200V was released very close to the W650 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX200V grades versus the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W650

 TX200V W650 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony TX200V

 W650 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W650

 TX200V W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX200V has outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Sony TX200V and Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TX200V and the W650.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX200V and W650.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX200V to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
Portrait photography with Sony W650
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography information
Sony W650 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
71
environment proof
features focus via touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Sony TX200V vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-30 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/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
Price at release $500 $140