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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L19 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S3500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was brought out 5 years before the S3500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L19 matches up vs the S3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon S3500

 L19 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon L19

 S3500 L19 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Nikon S3500

 L19 S3500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L19 versus Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L19 against the S3500.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and S3500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and S3500.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S3500 will render greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography info
18
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
33
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography advice
Nikon S3500 Street photography advice
54
lighter than others (130g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than others (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (129g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging details
Nikon S3500 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Nikon S3500
 Nikon Coolpix L19Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $85