Sony W370 vs Sony W650
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Sony W370 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W650
W370 | W650 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W370
W650 | W370 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W650
W370 | W650 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W370 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony W370 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Sony 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 |