Sony W650 vs Sony A65
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Sony W650 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Updated by Sony A68
Sony W650 vs Sony A65 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony W650 and Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the W650 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the W650 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W650 was unveiled 2 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W650 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W650 scores versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W650 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A65
W650 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony W650
A65 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony A65
W650 | A65 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | November 2011 | Same generation | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony W650 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W650 provides external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony W650 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the W650 against the A65.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W650 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Sony W650 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W650 and A65.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W650 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.
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Sony W650 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lbs) | 622g (1.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 560 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $140 | $700 |