Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L28 was brought out 19 months after the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L28 matches up versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB210
| L28 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 1k | Sharper display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon L28
| WB210 | L28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB210
| L28 | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 features outer 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) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L28 vs the WB210.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and WB210.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern L28 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung WB210 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $90 | $279 |