Sony W650 vs Sony W800

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony W650 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W650 was introduced 3 years before the W800 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W650 scores against the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W650 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the W650 and the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W650 and W800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged W650 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.