Canon S100 vs Nikon L28

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon S100 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and L28 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was manufactured 13 months prior to the L28 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S100 scores against the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S100 vs Nikon L28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 and the L28.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and L28.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L28 will give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.