Sony W650 vs Sony A77

Below is a detailed assessment of the Sony W650 versus Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the W650 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the W650 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The W650 was unveiled 3 months later than the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W650 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the W650 grades vs the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony W650 has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Sony W650 versus Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the W650 compared to the A77.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W650 and A77 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W650 and A77.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W650 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A77 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.