Sony W650 vs Sony A65

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.