Nikon L19 vs Sony H50
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Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony H50
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon L19
H50 | L19 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony H50
L19 | H50 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Nikon L19 versus Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L19 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |