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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was revealed within a month of the L19 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up against the L19 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon L19

 A1100 IS L19 

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon A1100 IS

 L19 A1100 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L19

 A1100 IS L19 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the L19.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and L19.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A1100 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon A1100 IS will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
18
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than average (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L19 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
lighter than average (130g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
21
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than average (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $0