Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L19

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD4000 IS was announced 19 months after the L19 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the L19 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS features exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the L19.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and L19 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and L19.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD4000 IS using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD4000 IS will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SD4000 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.