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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 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 S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon L28 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 2 years later than the S8000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L28 matches up vs the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S8000

 L28 S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon L28

 S8000 L28 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S8000

 L28 S8000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L28 vs the S8000.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and S8000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L28 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L28 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
33
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
61
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
48
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 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 - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $90 $300