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Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L19 and Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the L20 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the L19 (1/2.5") and L20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The L19 was manufactured very close to the L20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L19 scores versus the L20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon L20

 L19 L20 

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon L19

 L20 L19 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Nikon L20

 L19 L20 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 features external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L19 and the L20.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and L20 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and L20.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon L20 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
18
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Nikon L20 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Nikon L20
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography factors
Nikon L20 Travel photography factors
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging information
Nikon L20 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Nikon L20
 Nikon Coolpix L19Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 135 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $120