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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A2100 IS was released very close to the L19 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores against the L19 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon L19

 A2100 IS L19 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon A2100 IS

 L19 A2100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L19

 A2100 IS L19 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS against the L19.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and L19 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and L19.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2100 IS because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon A2100 IS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L19 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L19 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L19 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L19
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-02-03
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $0