Nikon L19 vs Nikon S570
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S570 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L19 versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S570 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S570 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The L19 was unveiled 6 months before the S570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L19 matches up against the S570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S570 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Nikon Coolpix S570. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon S570
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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon L19
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Common features in the Nikon L19 and Nikon S570
L19 | S570 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L19 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L19 versus Nikon S570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L19 and the S570.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and S570 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and S570.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S570 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S570 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Nikon Coolpix S570 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $180 |