Sony W650 vs Sony WX10

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony W650 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W650 was manufactured 13 months later than the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the W650 scores against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Sony W650 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony W650 enjoys external 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) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the W650 against the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W650 and WX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer W650 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.