Nikon L19 vs Nikon S6500

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L19 versus Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S6500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was released 4 years earlier than the S6500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L19 matches up versus the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L19 and the S6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and S6500.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L19 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S6500 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind in sensor technology.