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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon L28

 L21 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon L21

 L28 L21 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon L28

 L21 L28 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L21
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography details
Nikon L28 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography features
Nikon L28 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery pack (280 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
Nikon L28 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Nikon L28
 Nikon Coolpix L21Nikon Coolpix L28
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