Clicky

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 Galaxy Camera 2
(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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 L28 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon L28

 Galaxy Camera 2 L28 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 L28 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery (280 shots)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
74
great battery (280 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
37
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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