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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 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 S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon L28 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 13 months later than the S6300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the L28 scores versus the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S6300

 L28 S6300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon L28

 S6300 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S6300

 L28 S6300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 versus Nikon S6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L28 and the S6300.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and S6300.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L28 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern L28 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
74
better than average battery (280 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography details
48
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging info
Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $200