Sony W560 vs Sony W650

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W560 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.