Nikon L19 vs Sony HX80

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L19 versus Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was announced 8 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the L19 scores against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L19 provides exterior 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L19 compared to the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and HX80.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony HX80 will result in more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.