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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L28 versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was revealed 11 months earlier than the WB350F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L28 grades against the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB350F

 L28 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon L28

 WB350F L28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB350F

 L28 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L28 and the WB350F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and WB350F.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L28 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
38
good MP (20MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
74
good battery power (280 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $90 $260