Sony W650 vs Sony WX500

Let's look more closely at the Sony W650 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W650 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W650 grades against the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W650 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Sony W650 versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the W650 versus the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W650 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W650 and WX500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older W650 will be behind in sensor technology.