Canon A810 vs Nikon L19

Below, we are looking at the Canon A810 versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A810 was released 3 years after the L19 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A810 scores against the L19 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Nikon Coolpix L19. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 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).

Compare the Canon A810 versus Nikon L19 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A810 versus the L19.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and L19.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A810 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon A810 will render more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A810 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.