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Canon S95 vs Nikon L19

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
30
Features
11
Overall
22

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Older Model is Canon S90
  • Later Model is Canon S100
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
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon S95 versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and L19 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was brought out 22 months after the L19 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S95 matches up against the L19 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Nikon L19

 S95 L19 
RevealedNovember 2010February 2009Newer by 22 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon S95

 L19 S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Nikon L19

 S95 L19 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S95 compared to the L19.

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and L19.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon S95 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S95 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L19 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography information
Nikon L19 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
53
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography information
Nikon L19 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
56
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Nikon L19
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
21
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot S95Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Nikon Coolpix L19
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-11-23 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 195g (0.43 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Retail cost $495 $0