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Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 6 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L28 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L28 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon L28

 Galaxy Camera 4G L28 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L28 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 provides exterior dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L28 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
74
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
47
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $550