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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 13 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L28 matches up vs the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB150F

 L28 WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon L28

 WB150F L28 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB150F

 L28 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 comes with external 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 WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L28 and the WB150F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L28 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (280 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
47
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
29
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $230