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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S640 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 3 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the L28 matches up against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S640

 L28 S640 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon L28

 S640 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S640

 L28 S640 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 features exterior 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) whilst the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L28 and the S640.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and S640.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger L28 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Nikon S640
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Nikon S640 Sports photography details
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Nikon S640
74
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Nikon S640 Landscape photography details
47
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Video file format - 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) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $90 $225