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Sony W650 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony W650 vs Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W650 was launched 3 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W650 scores against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony WX350

 W650 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony W650

 WX350 W650 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony WX350

 W650 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W650 has outer 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) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the W650 vs the WX350.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W650 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W650 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged W650 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W650 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W650 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W650 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W650 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (124g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W650
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W650 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W650 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $270