Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB30F

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon L19 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WB30F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L19 scores versus the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 enjoys outside dimensions 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 WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon L19 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L19 and the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB30F will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.