Canon D30 vs Nikon L28
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon D30 vs Nikon L28 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon D30 vs Nikon L28, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D30 was manufactured 13 months later than the L28 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D30 grades versus the L28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon L28
D30 | L28 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon D30
L28 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon L28
D30 | L28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D30 vs Nikon L28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 compared to the L28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and L28 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and L28.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L28 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photos | 280 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $329 | $90 |