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Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The L28 was manufactured 2 months later than the EX2F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L28 matches up against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung EX2F

 L28 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon L28

 EX2F L28 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung EX2F

 L28 EX2F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013December 2012Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L28 vs the EX2F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and EX2F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L28 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon L28 will offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
38
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
74
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $478