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Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L19
(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
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The L19 was revealed 4 years prior to the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L19 scores versus the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 L19 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon L19

 SZ-16 iHS L19 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 L19 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 offers 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L19 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and SZ-16 iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography factors
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L19
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
57
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $230