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Nikon L19 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon L19 versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty similar but the L19 (1/2.5") and H50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was launched at a similar time to the H50 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L19 grades against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony H50

 L19 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon L19

 H50 L19 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony H50

 L19 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L19 versus the H50.

Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and H50.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony H50 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
18
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
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Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix L19Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $80