Nikon L28 vs Sigma SD14

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L28 vs Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L28 was unveiled 6 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L28 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L28 matches up versus the SD14 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L28 vs Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L28 vs the SD14.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and SD14 is 93 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and SD14.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L28 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon L28 will result in extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent L28 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.