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Canon G15 vs Nikon L28

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Newer Model is Canon G16
Nikon L28
(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
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G15 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and L28 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the L28 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G15 grades versus the L28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon L28

 G15 L28 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon G15

 L28 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon L28

 G15 L28 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 offers external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 versus Nikon L28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 and the L28.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and L28 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and L28.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon L28 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
33
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography highlights
Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (352g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Nikon L28
61
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (352g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography info
Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Nikon L28 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (352g)
29
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 280 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $499 $90