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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 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 P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L28 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The L28 was introduced 3 months prior to the P7700 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the L28 scores versus the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon P7700

 L28 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon L28

 P7700 L28 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon P7700

 L28 P7700 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2013Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L28 and the P7700.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and P7700.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L28 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon L28 will render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Nikon P7700 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery power (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Nikon P7700
74
great battery power (280 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
better than average battery power (330 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography info
48
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging info
Nikon P7700 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
75
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon P7700
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 392g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $499