Canon N vs Nikon L19

Below, we are matching up the Canon N vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the N (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") feature different sensor measurements.

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The N was unveiled 3 years later than the L19 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N grades versus the L19 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Nikon Coolpix L19. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has got external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the N vs the L19.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and L19.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The N with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon N will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer N should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.