Nikon L28 vs Samsung NX300

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L28 and Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively close but the L28 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The L28 was introduced 9 months before the NX300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L28 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L28 grades vs the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 has physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L28 against the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and NX300.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The L28 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The older L28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.