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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P330
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and P340 (12MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L28 was revealed 12 months prior to the P340 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L28 matches up versus the P340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon P340

 L28 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon L28

 P340 L28 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon P340

 L28 P340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L28 against the P340.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and P340.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L28 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon L28 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
Nikon P340 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography advice
Nikon P340 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography info
Nikon P340 Sports photography info
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Nikon P340
74
good battery power (280 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
Nikon P340 Landscape photography features
47
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Nikon P340 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon P340
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix P340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 273
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $380