Canon G15 vs Nikon L28
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
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- 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 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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon L28
G15 | L28 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon G15
L28 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon L28
G15 | L28 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon G15 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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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 |