Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310
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![Nikon Coolpix L28 front Nikon Coolpix L28 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L28/Nikon-L28-front.jpg)
![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The L28 was unveiled 2 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L28 scores versus the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-310
L28 | TG-310 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon L28
TG-310 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-310
L28 | TG-310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 has external 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) while the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L28 against the TG-310.
![Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L28-vs-Olympus-TG-310-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L28-vs-Olympus-TG-310-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and TG-310.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent L28 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L28-vs-Olympus-TG-310-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L28-vs-Olympus-TG-310-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus TG-310 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | 150 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $0 |