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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon B500 and Nikon L19, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the B500 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The B500 was released 7 years after the L19 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L19 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the B500 matches up vs the L19 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon L19

 B500 L19 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon B500

 L19 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon L19

 B500 L19 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the B500 and the L19.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and L19 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and L19.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The B500 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon B500 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent B500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
Nikon L19 Portrait photography details
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
18
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography information
Nikon L19 Street photography information
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (541g)
54
lighter than competitors (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (600 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L19 Travel photography highlights
59
great battery life (600 shots)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
45
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (600 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging features
Nikon L19 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon L19
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix L19
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 541g (1.19 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $0