Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon L19

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon L19, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 2 years later than the L19 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L19 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the L19 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the L19.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and L19 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and L19.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 300 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 300 HS will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 300 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.