Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9700
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9700 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon S9500
- Replacement is Nikon S9900
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L28 was announced 12 months prior to the S9700 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the L28 matches up versus the S9700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Nikon S9700
| L28 | S9700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon L28
| S9700 | L28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Nikon S9700
| L28 | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L28 and the S9700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and S9700.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L28 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2014-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.7-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | - | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lb) | 232 gr (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $90 | $350 |