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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon L28 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured at a similar time to the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L28 matches up versus the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB30F

 L28 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon L28

 WB30F L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB30F

 L28 WB30F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L28 compared to the WB30F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L28 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
33
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
74
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (128g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
29
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
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
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $90 $180