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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon L28 and Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and P330 (12MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The L28 was released very close to the P330 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L28 scores against the P330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon P330

 L28 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Nikon L28

 P330 L28 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon P330

 L28 P330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L28 compared to the P330.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and P330.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L28 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon L28 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
Nikon P330 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
38
good megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
Nikon P330 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
47
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Nikon P330 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon P330
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix P330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life 280 shots 200 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $500