Canon S200 vs Nikon L19

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon S200 vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and L19 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S200 was brought out 5 years after the L19 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S200 scores against the L19 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Nikon Coolpix L19. The entire galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S200 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S200 versus the L19.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and L19.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon S200 will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.