Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB750

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon L19 versus Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WB750 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was announced 3 years prior to the WB750 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L19 matches up vs the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 comes with exterior 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L19 versus Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L19 compared to the WB750.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and WB750.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L19 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB750 will offer extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind in sensor technology.