Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WB700 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was announced 23 months before the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L19 matches up vs the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L19 and the WB700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and WB700.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung WB700 will produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older L19 will be behind in sensor technology.