Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL30

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L28 grades versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 has external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 against the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and SL30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L28 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger L28 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.