Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8100
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8100 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L28 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L28 was introduced 2 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the L28 scores against the S8100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S8100
L28 | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon L28
S8100 | L28 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S8100
L28 | S8100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Nikon L28 and Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L28 compared to the S8100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S8100.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher L28 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-09-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $90 | $299 |