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Overview
In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Both cameras were introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.
Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620.
PROS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Video Capture
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
Internal Storage
Video Capture
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Face Detection
Built-in Flash
Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
Internal Storage
CONS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Small Sensor
Timelapse Recording
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.
STRENGTHS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Video Capture
High Native ISO
3,200
3,200
Face Detection
Built-in Flash
Light
124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
Internal Storage
27 MB
28 MB
WEAKNESSES
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Small Sensor
1/2.3-inch
1/2.3-inch
Timelapse Recording
Few Cross-type Focus Points
0
0
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
Low Resolution Screen
230k dot
230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)
1/1600 sec
1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting
1.0 fps
1.1 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution
1280 x 720
1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
Eye-Fi Connection possible
Eye-Fi Connection possible
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life
220 shots
220 shots
Screen
Screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.
Photography Features
Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor.
Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 has an image stabilization.
Connectivity, Battery and Storage
USB Inputs
Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.
Battery
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 come with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.
External Storage Slots
Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/microSD/micro SDHC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.
Flash
Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and 3.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620..
Physical Parameters
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 body has dimensions of 98 x 56 x 20 mm (3.86 x 2.2 x 0.79"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 weighs 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz).
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
94 mm
56 mm
98 mm
56 mm
56 mm
56 mm
Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.
Landscape Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
POOR
48
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
POOR
48
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
AVERAGE
65
3,200 Highest Native ISO
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
AVERAGE
58
3,200 Highest Native ISO
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
Wildlife Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
AVERAGE
63
3,200 Highest Native ISO
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
POOR
54
3,200 Highest Native ISO
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
Portrait Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
GOOD
70
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
AVERAGE
62
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Street Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
GOOD
84
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
GOOD
81
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
Travel Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
EXCELLENT
87
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
EXCELLENT
85
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
Evaluations
We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 and give them scores of 51 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
OVERALL
51
OVERALL
42
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
POOR
47
Small Sensor
Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
POOR
46
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Photo
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
AVERAGE
59
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
BAD
28
Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
POOR
43
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
BAD
7
No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
Focusing
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
AVERAGE
68
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
AVERAGE
68
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Screen and Viewfinder
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
POOR
52
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
POOR
50
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
BAD
36
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
BAD
36
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
POOR
43
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
Internal Storage
POOR
43
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
Short Battery Life - 220 shots
Internal Storage
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