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Canon A810 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A810 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out 11 months prior to the L28 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the A810 matches up versus the L28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon L28

 A810 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A810

 L28 A810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon L28

 A810 L28 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A810 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 compared to the L28.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and L28.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Nikon L28
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
MP count good (20MP)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography details
Nikon L28 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (280 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography features
Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
great battery (280 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging information
Nikon L28 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 280 photos
Battery form AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $90