• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W650 advantages over Nikon S5300

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon S5300 advantages over Sony W650

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.6 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony WX50

Sony W650
Sony WX50
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony W650 vs Sony WX50

Nikon S5300
Sony WX50
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX50

Compared to Sony WX70

Sony W650
Sony WX70
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony W650 vs Sony WX70

Nikon S5300
Sony WX70
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Sony WX70

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony W650
Samsung MV900F
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony W650 vs Samsung MV900F

Nikon S5300
Samsung MV900F
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Nikon S3600

Sony W650
Nikon S3600
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Sony W650 vs Nikon S3600

Nikon S5300
Nikon S3600
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S3600

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Sony W650
Canon 340 HS
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony W650 vs Canon 340 HS

Nikon S5300
Canon 340 HS
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Canon 340 HS

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