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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon L28 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 24 months later than the S6100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L28 grades vs the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S6100

 L28 S6100 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon L28

 S6100 L28 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S6100

 L28 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 and the S6100.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S6100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L28 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer L28 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
32
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Nikon S6100
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
38
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
74
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
64
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
47
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 210 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $195