Nikon L19 vs Sony HX5

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L19 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the L19 (1/2.5") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was announced 16 months prior to the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L19 matches up vs the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 offers outer 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) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 versus the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and HX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony HX5 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind in sensor technology.