Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200
93 Imaging
44 Features
29 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung PL200
L28 | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Nikon L28
PL200 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung PL200
L28 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |