Nikon L19 vs Nikon S8200

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon L19 versus Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and S8200 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and S8200 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The L19 was launched 3 years prior to the S8200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L19 matches up versus the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 has physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L19 compared to the S8200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and S8200 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and S8200.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L19 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S8200 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind in sensor technology.