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Sony W550 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony W550 vs Sony W650, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the W550 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W550 was revealed 5 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W550 grades versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W650

 W550 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W550

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Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony W650

 W550 W650 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W550 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the W550 and the W650.

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W550 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W550 and W650.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W550 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W550 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W550 Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W550 Sports photography information
Sony W650 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W550
Travel photography with Sony W650
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W550 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony W550 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W550 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-24 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - 1
Pricing at launch $119 $140