Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon L19
SD980 IS | L19 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SD980 IS
L19 | SD980 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon L19
SD980 IS | L19 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Canon SD980 IS versus Nikon L19 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
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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 |