Canon A800 vs Nikon L19

Lets look more closely at the Canon A800 vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the A800 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A800 was unveiled 24 months later than the L19 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A800 matches up vs the L19 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Nikon Coolpix L19. The full galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A800 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A800 versus the L19.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and L19.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A800 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon A800 will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer A800 should have an edge in sensor tech.