• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 41.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L19 advantages over Canon SX40 HS

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    29 mm vs 107 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 606g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX40 HS advantages over Nikon L19

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    840 mm vs 145 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 41 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • 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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Review Excerpt

  • Wide, long all-purpose zoom lens performs well; Very good image quality; Articulating LCD; Good grip; Excellent controls.

  • Rear scroll wheel is too sensitive; Low-res LCD; No lens hood included; Slow startup time; Slow cycle time.

The Competition

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
Canon SX40 HS
Olympus FE-310
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

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
Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm A150
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon L20

Nikon L19
Nikon L20
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
Canon SX40 HS
Nikon L20
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon SX30 IS

Nikon L19
Canon SX30 IS
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Canon SX40 HS
Canon SX30 IS
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Sony HX100V

Nikon L19
Sony HX100V
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $312
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Canon SX40 HS
Sony HX100V
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $312
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Integrated ND filter
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