Nikon L19 vs Nikon S6100

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L19 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S6100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was launched 24 months prior to the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L19 scores vs the S6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L19 has got external measurements 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 S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L19 compared to the S6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and S6100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L19 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S6100 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.