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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S5100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was brought out 18 months earlier than the S5100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L19 matches up versus the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon S5100

 L19 S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon L19

 S5100 L19 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Nikon S5100

 L19 S5100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the L19 and the S5100.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and S5100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S5100 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography information
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography information
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography info
Nikon S5100 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography features
Nikon S5100 Travel photography features
57
lighter than average (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging info
Nikon S5100 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Nikon S5100
 Nikon Coolpix L19Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $200