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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 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 S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 3 years later than the S570 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the L28 matches up vs the S570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S570

 L28 S570 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon L28

 S570 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S570

 L28 S570 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L28 versus the S570.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S570 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S570.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer L28 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Nikon S570
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Nikon S570 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Nikon S570 Sports photography details
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
48
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
28
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Nikon S570 Vlogging features
29
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S570
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S570
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $180