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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced around the same time to the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L28 matches up against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB250F

 L28 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L28

 WB250F L28 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB250F

 L28 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L28 against the WB250F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and WB250F.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
32
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
38
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $250