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Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L28 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L28 was revealed 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the L28 grades against the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung TL100

 L28 TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon L28

 TL100 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung TL100

 L28 TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L28 compared to the TL100.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and TL100.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L28 to give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent L28 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
74
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
48
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.36 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
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 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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $90 $22