Sony W650 vs Sony WX70

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.