Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV300F
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe L28 was unveiled 14 months after the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L28 scores against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung DV300F
| L28 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon L28
| DV300F | L28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung DV300F
| L28 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L28 has outside measurements 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 Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 against the DV300F.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and DV300F.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent L28 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung DV300F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-02 |
| 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 164g (0.36 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | BP88 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $90 | $200 |
