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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L28 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released very close to the S3500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the L28 grades against the S3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S3500

 L28 S3500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon L28

 S3500 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S3500

 L28 S3500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 and Nikon S3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 compared to the S3500.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and S3500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (129g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
47
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
29
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
31
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S3500
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $85