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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L19, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was announced 4 months later than the L19 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS grades against the L19 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L19

 SX200 IS L19 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L19 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L19

 SX200 IS L19 
RevealedMay 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L19 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS against the L19.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and L19 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and L19.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX200 IS will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L19 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Nikon L19
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L19
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
lighter than competition in class (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L19 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
21
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L19 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $0