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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 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 S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L28 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was revealed 11 months earlier than the S3600 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the L28 matches up against the S3600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S3600

 L28 S3600 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon L28

 S3600 L28 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S3600

 L28 S3600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L28 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L28 against the S3600.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and S3600.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L28 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography features
Nikon S3600 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography features
Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
38
decent MP (20MP)
great battery power (280 shots)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (280 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography info
47
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (20MP)
great battery power (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $200