Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and DV150F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was announced 4 years before the DV150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the L19 grades vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 has outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 and Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L19 vs the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung DV150F will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.