Clicky

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj 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 S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L28 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The L28 was manufactured 3 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L28 scores versus the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S1000pj

 L28 S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon L28

 S1000pj L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S1000pj

 L28 S1000pj 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 features physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 and Nikon S1000pj in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L28 compared to the S1000pj.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and S1000pj.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger L28 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
33
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography features
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
74
good battery life (280 shots)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
47
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S1000pj
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $289