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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 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
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the L19 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX170 IS matches up against the L19 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Nikon L19

 SX170 IS L19 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2009More recent by 56 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SX170 IS

 L19 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon L19

 SX170 IS L19 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the L19.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and L19 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and L19.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX170 IS will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L19
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Nikon L19
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography details
Nikon L19 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (251g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L19 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L19 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $0