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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L19, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was introduced 8 years later than the L19 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX730 HS grades against the L19 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon L19

 SX730 HS L19 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2009More recent by 100 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SX730 HS

 L19 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L19

 SX730 HS L19 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L19 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS against the L19.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and L19 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and L19.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX730 HS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX730 HS will provide extra detail using its extra 12.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon L19 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
18
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon L19 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L19 Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L19
72
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than others (130 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon L19 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
21
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Nikon L19 Vlogging information
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone support
25
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix L19
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $0