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Sony W650 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

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
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sony W650 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W650 was introduced 6 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the W650 grades versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony WX30

 W650 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W650

 WX30 W650 
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony WX30

 W650 WX30 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W650 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony W650 and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the W650 against the WX30.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W650 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W650 and WX30.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W650 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W650 Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W650 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (124g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W650
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W650 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W650 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $259