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Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 24 months before the L28 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L24 scores against the L28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon L28

 L24 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon L24

 L28 L24 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon L28

 L24 L28 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L24 compared to the L28.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and L28.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography factors
Nikon L28 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Nikon L28
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (280 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
33
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Nikon L28 Vlogging factors
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon L28
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
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 220 photographs 280 photographs
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $90