Nikon L100 vs Nikon L19
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Released February 2009
- Successor is Nikon L110
(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

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L19 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L100 and Nikon L19, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the L100 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor size.

The L100 was unveiled very close to the L19 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the L100 matches up vs the L19 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L19 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Nikon Coolpix L19. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L19
L100 | L19 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon L100
L19 | L100 |
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Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L19
L100 | L19 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon L100 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L100 and Nikon L19 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L100 compared to the L19.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and L19 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and L19.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon L100 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L19 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Nikon Coolpix L19 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 8MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3264 x 2448 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 360 grams (0.79 pounds) | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $399 | $0 |