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Sony W370 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • 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 W370 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony W370 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W370 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the W370 scores against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W650

 W370 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W370

 W650 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W650

 W370 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W370 has got external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony W370 and Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the W370 and the W650.

Sony W370 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W370 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W370 and W650.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W650 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged W370 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W370 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W370 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-238mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $140