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Sony W350 vs Sony W650

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W350 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony W350 vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony W350 vs Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W350 was brought out 24 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the W350 matches up versus the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W650

 W350 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W350

 W650 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W650

 W350 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony W350 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W350 enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W350 vs Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the W350 vs the W650.

Sony W350 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W350 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W350 and W650.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W650 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W350 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W350
Travel photography with Sony W650
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony W350 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $140