Nikon L28 vs Sony S2100

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L28 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was introduced 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L28 scores versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L28 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L28 versus the S2100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S2100.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger L28 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.