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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SD980 IS was introduced 7 months later than the L19 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD980 IS scores versus the L19 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon L19

 SD980 IS L19 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SD980 IS

 L19 SD980 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon L19

 SD980 IS L19 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS provides external measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS versus the L19.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and L19 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and L19.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD980 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD980 IS will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SD980 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L19 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography details
Nikon L19 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L19
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than others in class (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L19
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L19 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Other name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $0