Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-870
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-870 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
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In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-870, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L28 was launched 3 years prior to the TG-870 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L28 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the L28 grades vs the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-870
| L28 | TG-870 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon L28
| TG-870 | L28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-870
| L28 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 features 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) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L28 and the TG-870.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and TG-870 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and TG-870.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older L28 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2016-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 164g (0.36 lbs) | 221g (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 300 images |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | Li-50B |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $90 | $280 |
