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Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon L19
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon L19 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L19 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L19 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon L19

 Galaxy Camera 4G L19 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L19 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L19 has got outer 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L19 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
57
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L19
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 -
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $550