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Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L19 and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and L28 (20MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and L28 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the L28 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L19 scores against the L28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Nikon L28

 L19 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon L19

 L28 L19 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Nikon L28

 L19 L28 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L19 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has specifications 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L19 and the L28.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and L28 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and L28.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon L28 will offer more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
18
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Nikon L28 Street photography information
54
lighter than others (130g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography info
Nikon L28 Travel photography info
57
lighter than others (130 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon L19 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Nikon L28
 Nikon Coolpix L19Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $90