Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S640
L28 | S640 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 43 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon L28
S640 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S640
L28 | S640 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed |
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 |