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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon L19

 SX120 IS L19 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SX120 IS

 L19 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon L19

 SX120 IS L19 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (285 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L19
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L19 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (285g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L19
36
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
21
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (285 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISNikon Coolpix L19
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