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Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released within a month of the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the L28 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L28 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon L28

 Galaxy Camera L28 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L28 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 features outside 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L28 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L28 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
74
great battery life (280 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $450