Canon A1400 vs Nikon L19
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced June 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2009
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Below is a complete overview of the Canon A1400 vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A1400 was launched 4 years later than the L19 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1400 matches up versus the L19 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon L19
| A1400 | L19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon A1400
| L19 | A1400 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon L19
| A1400 | L19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 and the L19.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and L19.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A1400 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon A1400 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent A1400 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L19 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix L19 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-02-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 150 photographs | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $109 | $0 |