Sony W220 vs Sony W650

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony W220 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W220 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W650 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W220 scores versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W220 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with 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") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony W220 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W220 versus the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W220 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W220 and W650.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older W220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.