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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon L28 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 13 months later than the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the L28 grades vs the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung WB850F

 L28 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Nikon L28

 WB850F L28 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung WB850F

 L28 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 features external measurements 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L28 against the WB850F.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and WB850F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L28 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer L28 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
32
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
38
decent MP (20MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (280 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung WB850F
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $599