Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2013

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The L28 was revealed about the same time to the S800c so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L28 matches up versus the S800c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S800c
L28 | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon L28
S800c | L28 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S800c
L28 | S800c | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L28 and the S800c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and S800c is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S800c.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2013-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 819 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lbs) | 184g (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 140 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $90 | $290 |