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Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured at a similar time to the DV150F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L28 matches up vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung DV150F

 L28 DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon L28

 DV150F L28 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung DV150F

 L28 DV150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 has got 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) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L28 against the DV150F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and DV150F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
39
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (280 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
48
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
29
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $150