Sony W650 vs Sony WX300

Let's take a closer look at the Sony W650 and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W650 was launched 13 months before the WX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the W650 matches up vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony W650 offers external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony W650 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the W650 compared to the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W650 and WX300.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older W650 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.