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Nikon L19 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon L19 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and H70 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and H70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was unveiled 23 months before the H70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L19 grades against the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony H70

 L19 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon L19

 H70 L19 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony H70

 L19 H70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 has physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L19 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L19 compared to the H70.

Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and H70.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L19 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony H70 will resolve more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L19
Travel photography with Sony H70
57
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon L19 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix L19Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $199