Nikon L19 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
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The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L19 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the L19 scores against the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| L19 | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon L19
| XZ-2 iHS | L19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| L19 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon L19 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L19 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L19 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.
Nikon L19 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L19 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L19 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 grams (0.29 lbs) | 346 grams (0.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $450 |