Canon A495 vs Nikon L19

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A495 vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the A495 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A495 was manufactured 12 months later than the L19 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A495 grades vs the L19 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 and Nikon Coolpix L19. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 compared to the L19.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and L19.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A495 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon A495 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern A495 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.