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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L28 grades against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB700

 L28 WB700 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon L28

 WB700 L28 
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB700

 L28 WB700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L28 against the WB700.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer L28 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
48
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $90 $300