Sony W650 vs Sony WX70
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony W650 vs Sony WX70 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Sony W650 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W650 was revealed within a month of the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W650 scores vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W650 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony WX70
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W650
WX70 | W650 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony WX70
W650 | WX70 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony W650 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W650 comes with 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Sony W650 versus Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the W650 versus the WX70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W650 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Sony W650 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W650 and WX70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Sony W650 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $140 | $242 |