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Canon G16 vs Nikon L28

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G16 and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and L28 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was revealed 10 months after the L28 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G16 matches up vs the L28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon L28

 G16 L28 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon G16

 L28 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon L28

 G16 L28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G16 versus the L28.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and L28 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and L28.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon L28 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer G16 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography info
Nikon L28 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Nikon L28
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography features
Nikon L28 Travel photography features
64
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
48
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging advice
Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 280 shots
Style of battery 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $90