Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and SL820 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was unveiled within a month of the SL820 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L19 scores versus the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 features outer 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon L19 versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L19 against the SL820.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung SL820 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.