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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB210
(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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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB210

 L28 WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon L28

 WB210 L28 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB210

 L28 WB210 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (280 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (174 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
47
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
29
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung 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