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Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L19 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and HX9V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was launched 3 years before the HX9V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L19 scores against the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony HX9V

 L19 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon L19

 HX9V L19 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony HX9V

 L19 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L19 has exterior dimensions 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L19 and the HX9V.

Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony HX9V will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
18
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L19
Street photography with Sony HX9V
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L19 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix L19Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $328