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Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L28 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L28 scores against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung HZ15W

 L28 HZ15W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Nikon L28

 HZ15W L28 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung HZ15W

 L28 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 versus Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L28 vs the HZ15W.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern L28 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
has manual focus
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
47
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
29
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (249g)
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung HZ15W
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $330