Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L19

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L19, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 4 years after the L19 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX270 HS scores against the L19 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS against the L19.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and L19 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and L19.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX270 HS will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.