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Canon G11 vs Nikon L19

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon L19

 G11 L19 
ReleasedDecember 2009February 2009Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon G11

 L19 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon L19

 G11 L19 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

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

Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Nikon L19
47
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography advice
Nikon L19 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (375g)
54
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography details
Nikon L19 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (375 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competitors (130g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
21
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Nikon L19
60
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (375g)
25
lighter than competitors (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G11 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot G11Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 375 grams (0.83 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $0