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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A3400 IS was introduced 3 years after the L19 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the L19 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L19

 A3400 IS L19 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon A3400 IS

 L19 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L19

 A3400 IS L19 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has dimensions 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS versus the L19.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and L19 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and L19.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon A3400 IS will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
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MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography factors
Nikon L19 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L19
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L19
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than others in class (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L19 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $0