Canon S95 vs Nikon L19
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Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs
(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
(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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Nikon Coolpix L19. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Nikon L19
| S95 | L19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months | |
| Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed | 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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon S95 vs Nikon L19 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S95 | Nikon 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 |