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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 13 months after the L19 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1300 IS scores against the L19 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon L19

 SD1300 IS L19 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 L19 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L19

 SD1300 IS L19 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS and the L19.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and L19 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and L19.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD1300 IS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SD1300 IS will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SD1300 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L19 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L19 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L19
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L19
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L19 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L19 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $0