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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L28
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L28 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out within a month of the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the L28 scores against the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 L28 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon L28

 TG-830 iHS L28 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 L28 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 features external dimensions 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 Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L28 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L28 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (280 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
48
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
29
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 photos 300 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $0