Canon S120 vs Nikon L19

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon S120 versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and L19 (1/2.5") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was brought out 4 years later than the L19 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S120 grades against the L19 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Nikon Coolpix L19. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S120 versus the L19.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and L19 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and L19.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S120 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon S120 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.