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Nikon L19 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L19 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the L19 (1/2.5") and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was launched at a similar time to the S930 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the L19 grades against the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony S930

 L19 S930 
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon L19

 S930 L19 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony S930

 L19 S930 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L19 versus the S930.

Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and S930.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony S930 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
18
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (130g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix L19Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $219