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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 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 S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon L28 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 13 months later than the S4300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L28 matches up against the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S4300

 L28 S4300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon L28

 S4300 L28 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S4300

 L28 S4300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L28 offers outer 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 S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L28 and the S4300.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and S4300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent L28 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
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no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
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decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (139 grams)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging info
Nikon S4300 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S4300
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 139g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 photos 180 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $119