Clicky

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(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
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The L28 was unveiled 13 months after the VG-160 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L28 grades against the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus VG-160

 L28 VG-160 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon L28

 VG-160 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus VG-160

 L28 VG-160 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 against the VG-160.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and VG-160.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer L28 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (165 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
74
good battery life (280 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (165 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
48
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (165 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
30
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Nikon L28 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings - 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 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 165 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $90