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Nikon L19 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon L19 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and W230 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and W230 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was released around the same time to the W230 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L19 matches up versus the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony W230

 L19 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon L19

 W230 L19 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony W230

 L19 W230 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L19 against the W230.

Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and W230.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony W230 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography advice
Sony W230 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Sony W230
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
57
lighter than average (130 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Sony W230
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L19
Vlogging with Sony W230
25
lighter than average (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon L19 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix L19Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $180