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Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WX70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L19 scores vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Sony WX70

 L19 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon L19

 WX70 L19 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Sony WX70

 L19 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L19 compared to the WX70.

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and WX70.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony WX70 will give you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
18
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
57
lighter than average (130 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
21
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
36
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Nikon L19 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix L19Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 - 240 photographs
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $242