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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2010
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon L28 versus Nikon S1100pj, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S1100pj (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 2 years later than the S1100pj and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L28 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S1100pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L28 scores against the S1100pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S1100pj

 L28 S1100pj 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon L28

 S1100pj L28 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S1100pj

 L28 S1100pj 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L28 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L28 vs the S1100pj.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and S1100pj is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and S1100pj.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent L28 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
74
good battery (280 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (180g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography advice
48
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (180 grams)
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S1100pj
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $399