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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon L28 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 11 months earlier than the S5300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L28 scores versus the S5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S5300

 L28 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon L28

 S5300 L28 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S5300

 L28 S5300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L28 has got outside 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 S5300 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L28 compared to the S5300.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S5300.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L28 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography information
Nikon S5300 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (138g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Nikon S5300
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery pack (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery pack (280 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
47
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Nikon S5300 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S5300
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 164g (0.36 pounds) 138g (0.30 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photos 180 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $180