Nikon L19 vs Nikon S4300

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon L19 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S4300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was brought out 4 years prior to the S4300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L19 grades against the S4300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. 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 S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 and Nikon S4300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 compared to the S4300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and S4300.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S4300 will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.