Sony W650 vs Sony WX150

On this page, we are looking at the Sony W650 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W650 was manufactured about the same time to the WX150 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the W650 grades vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W650 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Sony W650 and Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the W650 and the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W650 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W650 and WX150.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.