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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L28 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The L28 was introduced 10 months before the P7800 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L28 matches up against the P7800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon P7800

 L28 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon L28

 P7800 L28 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 10 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon P7800

 L28 P7800 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has got external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 versus Nikon P7800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L28 and the P7800.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and P7800.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L28 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon L28 will give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
has manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Nikon P7800
39
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (280 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (399 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
48
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
heavier than others (399 grams)
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon P7800
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-11-25
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 area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 399 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $90 $550