Nikon L19 vs Sony WX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L19 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WX5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L19 scores vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 features physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L19 versus the WX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and WX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L19 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony WX5 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.