Nikon L19 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we are matching up the Nikon L19 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and HX10V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was launched 4 years prior to the HX10V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L19 grades against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L19 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Nikon L19 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L19 and the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and HX10V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony HX10V will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.