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Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L28 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L28 matches up vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung PL200

 L28 PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L28

 PL200 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung PL200

 L28 PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 comes with outer 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 PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L28 and Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L28 and the PL200.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern L28 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
38
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung PL200
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $0