Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L19

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon L19, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was released 3 years later than the L19 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX260 HS grades vs the L19 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix L19. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the L19.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and L19 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and L19.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX260 HS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.