Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L28 was revealed 11 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L28 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
L28 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon L28
Galaxy Camera 2 | L28 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
L28 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L28 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and Galaxy Camera 2.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L28 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 photos | 400 photos |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | Built-in |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $90 | $400 |