Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S9500
L28 | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon L28
S9500 | L28 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S9500
L28 | S9500 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |