Nikon L19 with Sony RX100 V Comparison

Nikon L19 and Sony RX100 V Main Features

  • February, 2009
  • October, 2016
  • 8 MP 1/2.5 CCD Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • F3.1-6.7 Zoom Lens
  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 64 - 1600 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 61 x 97 x 29 mm, 130g.
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299g.
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Nikon L19 Scores


Imaging score
18
Features score
17
Value for money score
46
Portability score
98
Overall score
27

Sony RX100 V Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
69
Value for money score
79
Portability score
93
Overall score
66

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V with Nikon Coolpix L19 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix L19 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The first model related to Small Sensor Compact, the second to Large Sensor Compact cameras. Nikon L19 was released in 2009, and Sony RX100 V in 2016. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix L19 7 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is greater than that of Coolpix L19. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony RX100 V, the maximum ISO is greater by 11200. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has image stabilization(Optical), Coolpix L19 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Sony RX100 V has a larger 3-inch Tilting screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has electronic viewfinder, and the Coolpix L19 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, Coolpix L19 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Nikon Coolpix L19 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix L19 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Coolpix L19 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Announced February, 2009 October, 2016
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.59
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 315
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 24.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 10.20
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.5 1
Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 5.75 x 4.32 mm mm
Sensor Area 24.8 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 8 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 3264 x 2448 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 1600 12800
Min Native ISO 64 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 3840 x 2160
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 130 g 299 g
Physical Dimensions 61 x 97 x 29 mm 102 x 58 x 41 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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Pentax Optio RZ10
Pentax Optio RZ10

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Pentax Optio E90
Pentax Optio E90

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS

12MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Kodak EasyShare Z915
Kodak EasyShare Z915

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix T400
Fujifilm FinePix T400

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S3500
Nikon Coolpix S3500

20MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

14MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Interesting Large Sensor Compact

Leica X1
Leica X1

12MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix A
Nikon Coolpix A

16MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Zeiss ZX1
Zeiss ZX1

37MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica C-Lux
Leica C-Lux

20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sigma DP2 Quattro

20MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm X100S
Fujifilm X100S

16MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP3 Merrill

15MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount