• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 216.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 41.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A2000 IS advantages over Nikon L19

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    216 mm vs 145 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More pixels
    10.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    36 mm vs 41 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon L19 advantages over Canon A2000 IS

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 234g
    Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-310

Canon A2000 IS
Olympus FE-310
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Olympus FE-310

Nikon L19
Olympus FE-310
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-310

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Canon A2000 IS
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Nikon L19
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon L19 vs Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Compared to Samsung HZ10W

Canon A2000 IS
Samsung HZ10W
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Nikon L19
Samsung HZ10W
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon L19 vs Samsung HZ10W

Compared to Nikon L20

Canon A2000 IS
Nikon L20
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Nikon L20

Nikon L19
Nikon L20
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20

Compared to Canon A2100 IS

Canon A2000 IS
Canon A2100 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Canon A2100 IS

Nikon L19
Canon A2100 IS
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon L19 vs Canon A2100 IS

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