Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2018
- Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
(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
- Launched February 2009

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor dimensions.

The SX740 HS was manufactured 9 years later than the L19 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS scores vs the L19 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon L19
SX740 HS | L19 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 116 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SX740 HS
L19 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L19
SX740 HS | L19 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the L19.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and L19 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and L19.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX740 HS will produce greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix L19 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
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 | 21 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3264 x 2448 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) |
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 All around 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 | 265 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $0 |