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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
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
  • Launched February 2009
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon L19

 SX740 HS L19 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2009Fresher by 116 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SX740 HS

 L19 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L19

 SX740 HS L19 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L19 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L19
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery (265 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (265 shots)
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L19
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic support
25
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix L19
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