Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and P7800 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the P7800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the L19 matches up against the P7800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L19 and the P7800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and P7800 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and P7800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon P7800 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind in sensor tech.