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Nikon L19 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L19 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and W610 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and W610 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W610 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L19 matches up against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony W610

 L19 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon L19

 W610 L19 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony W610

 L19 W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L19 against the W610.

Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and W610.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony W610 will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older L19 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
18
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L19
Street photography with Sony W610
54
lighter than average (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than average (130g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L19
Vlogging with Sony W610
25
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon L19 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix L19Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $200