Nikon L19 vs Sony H55

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L19 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and H55 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and H55 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the H55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L19 matches up versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L19 vs the H55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and H55.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L19 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony H55 will offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.