Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2009

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and L19 (8MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.5").

The SX120 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the L19 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX120 IS matches up against the L19 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The full galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon L19
SX120 IS | L19 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SX120 IS
L19 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon L19
SX120 IS | L19 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 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).
Check out the Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS against the L19.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and L19 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and L19.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX120 IS to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX120 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix L19 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 8MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3264 x 2448 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 pounds) | 130g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $0 |