Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Released February 2010
(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
- Introduced January 2013
Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L21 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L21 was announced 4 years prior to the L28 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L21 grades versus the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon L28
L21 | L28 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon L21
L28 | L21 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2010 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon L28
L21 | L28 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Nikon L21 versus Nikon L28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L21 vs the L28.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and L28.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to give you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" 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 images |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $180 | $90 |