Canon G11 vs Nikon L19

The following is a thorough review of the Canon G11 and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and L19 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was unveiled 11 months after the L19 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G11 grades vs the L19 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 & Nikon Coolpix L19. The full galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G11 and the L19.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and L19 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and L19.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G11 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G11 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.