Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L19

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L19, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was brought out 3 years later than the L19 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX240 HS scores versus the L19 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L19 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the L19.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and L19 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and L19.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX240 HS will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.