Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L28 was revealed 12 months later than the P7100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the L28 scores versus the P7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L28 compared to the P7100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and P7100.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L28 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon L28 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent L28 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.