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Sony W560 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W560 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 W560 vs Sony W650 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony W560 vs Sony W650, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W560 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W650 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W560 grades against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W650

 W560 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W560

 W650 W560 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony W650

 W560 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony W560 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W560 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Sony W560 vs Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W560 against the W650.

Sony W560 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W560 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W560 and W650.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W650 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older W560 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W560 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W560
Portrait photography with Sony W650
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (124g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Sony W560 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Clear Photo LCD 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 second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 110 grams (0.24 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 One One
Cost at launch $139 $140