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Sony W650 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony WX50

 W650 WX50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W650

 WX50 W650 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony WX50

 W650 WX50 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W650
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W650 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W650
Sports photography with Sony WX50
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W650 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (117g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W650 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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