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Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the L28 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 3 years later than the L28 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A900 grades vs the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon L28

 A900 L28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon A900

 L28 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon L28

 A900 L28 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 has physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 versus the L28.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and L28 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and L28.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A900 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Nikon L28 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography details
Nikon L28 Sports photography details
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
MP count good (20MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Nikon L28
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
great battery power (280 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
great battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging information
Nikon L28 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
29
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon L28
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $90