Nikon L19 vs Nikon S3500

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.