Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L19

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L19, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 3 years later than the L19 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the L19 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L19 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS and the L19.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and L19 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and L19.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX500 IS will give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.