Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S620 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The L19 was launched within a month of the S620 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L19 matches up vs the S620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Nikon Coolpix S620. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon S620
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon L19
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Common features in the Nikon L19 and Nikon S620
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L19 and the S620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and S620.
As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S620 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 gr (0.29 pounds) | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $37 |