Sony Cybershot
DSC-W650
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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Sony Cybershot DSC-W650

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-W650

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-W650
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
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Advantages of the Sony WX50
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The WX50's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Size Slightly smaller 92x52x19 mm vs 94x56x19 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 240 shots vs 220 shots
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 Around 10% more shots per battery charge
Lowest price Cheaper $99.72 vs $150.00
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 The best price we've seen is $50 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Weight Slightly lighter 117 g vs 124 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 4s vs 2s
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 2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cybershot DSC-W650 Sony Cybershot DSC-W650
58 vs 74
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot WX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a ultra compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.6
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-W650:94x56x19 mm
WX50:92x52x19 mm
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness Thin Help
0.7"
Weight Light weight Help
DSC-W650:124 g
WX50:117 g
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
DSC-W650:2s
WX50:4s
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Thickness Is thicker
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $189
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Travel zoom

$100 - $139
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Travel zoom

$118
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS

Canon ELPH 320 HS

Compact

$133 - $149
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$259 - $269
Zoom Has way more more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50

Sony Cybershot DSC-W650 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W670

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W670

Compact

$188 - $247
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W670 vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Travel zoom

$95
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the PowerShot A3400 IS vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Compact

$88
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs the Cybershot DSC-W650
Nikon Coolpix S3300

Nikon Coolpix S3300

Compact

$68
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Coolpix S3300 vs the Cybershot DSC-W650

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$216 - $235
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cyber-shot WX50

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