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Canon D10 vs Nikon L19

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 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
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon D10 and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the D10 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizing.

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The D10 was brought out 5 months later than the L19 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the D10 matches up vs the L19 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon L19

 D10 L19 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon D10

 L19 D10 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon L19

 D10 L19 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon D10 and Nikon L19 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D10 vs the L19.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and L19 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and L19.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon D10 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Nikon L19
32
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
18
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Nikon L19 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Nikon L19 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L19 Travel photography highlights
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon D10 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix L19
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2009-02-03
Body design 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 12MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $0