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Sony W650 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony W650 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W650 was launched 12 months earlier than the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the W650 matches up vs the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony WX80

 W650 WX80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W650

 WX80 W650 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony WX80

 W650 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W650 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the W650 and the WX80.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W650 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W650 and WX80.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older W650 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W650
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W650 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W650 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W650 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W650 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Sony W650 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W650 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Type 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
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 cost $140 $276