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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 4 years prior to the L28 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L22 matches up vs the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon L28

 L22 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon L22

 L28 L22 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon L28

 L22 L28 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the L22 and the L28.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and L28.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L28 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Nikon L28
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (280 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon L28
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $90