Nikon L19 vs Nikon P510

Below, we are matching up the Nikon L19 and Nikon P510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and P510 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and P510 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The L19 was launched 4 years earlier than the P510 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L19 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L19 matches up against the P510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L19 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L19 and Nikon P510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L19 compared to the P510.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and P510 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and P510.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon P510 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.