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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L28 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 11 months prior to the WB50F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L28 grades against the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB50F

 L28 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Nikon L28

 WB50F L28 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB50F

 L28 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 offers exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L28 against the WB50F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
39
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
74
good battery power (280 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
48
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB50F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $180