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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(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
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L28 and Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was revealed within a month of the S9500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L28 scores vs the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S9500

 L28 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon L28

 S9500 L28 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S9500

 L28 S9500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has got external dimensions 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 S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L28 and Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 vs the S9500.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and S9500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and S9500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
33
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Nikon S9500
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (280 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography details
47
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
29
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix L28Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" 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 photos 230 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $230