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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 19 months after the S9100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L28 scores versus the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S9100

 L28 S9100 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon L28

 S9100 L28 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S9100

 L28 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 features outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L28 vs the S9100.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and S9100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to show greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer L28 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than competition (214g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
47
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $329