Sony W650 vs Sony WX50
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony W650 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe W650 was released at a similar time to the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W650 matches up vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony WX50
W650 | WX50 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W650
WX50 | W650 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony WX50
W650 | WX50 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W650 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony W650 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the W650 compared to the WX50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W650 and WX50.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | 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 | 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 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
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 | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
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 Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $140 | $250 |