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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 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 S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S620 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was introduced 4 years after the S620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L28 scores vs the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S620

 L28 S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon L28

 S620 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S620

 L28 S620 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 features physical 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) and the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L28 and the S620.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and S620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent L28 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
33
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Nikon S620
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
39
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography information
Nikon S620 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors (120g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
48
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Nikon S620
29
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
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 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $90 $37