Nikon L19 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L19 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and HX30V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX30V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L19 scores vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 provides external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L19 vs the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and HX30V.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony HX30V will offer you more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.