• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 41.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L19 advantages over Canon N2

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 201g
    Lighter weight

Canon N2 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
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 145 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    10 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 41 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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

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Compared to 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

Canon N2
Olympus FE-310
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon N2 vs Olympus FE-310

Compared to Fujifilm A150

Nikon L19
Fujifilm A150
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon L19 vs Fujifilm A150

Canon N2
Fujifilm A150
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon N2 vs Fujifilm A150

Compared to 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

Canon N2
Nikon L20
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon N2 vs Nikon L20

Compared to Canon N

Nikon L19
Canon N
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon L19 vs Canon N

Canon N2
Canon N
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon N2 vs Canon N

Compared to Nikon S6900

Nikon L19
Nikon S6900
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon L19 vs Nikon S6900

Canon N2
Nikon S6900
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer exposure
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon N2 vs Nikon S6900

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