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Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon P7800

 L19 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon L19

 P7800 L19 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2009Newer by 58 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Nikon P7800

 L19 P7800 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

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

Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography info
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography info
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
65
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (8MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7800 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
75
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
heavier than competition (399g)
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Nikon P7800
 Nikon Coolpix L19Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 399 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $550