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Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 L26 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L26 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L26 was unveiled 12 months prior to the L28 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L26 grades against the L28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L28

 L26 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon L26

 L28 L26 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon L28

 L26 L28 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 versus Nikon L28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L26 vs the L28.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and L28.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older L26 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography information
Nikon L28 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
27
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
great battery (280 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery (280 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon L28
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 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 All around 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 200 photos 280 photos
Battery type AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $70 $90