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Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon L19 versus Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was manufactured 6 years before the WX350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L19 scores vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony WX350

 L19 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon L19

 WX350 L19 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony WX350

 L19 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L19 versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L19 versus the WX350.

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L19 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony WX350 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Sony WX350
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix L19Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 8MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 () 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $270