Nikon L28 vs Sony S930

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L28 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was revealed 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the L28 grades against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 offers 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) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L28 versus the S930.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and S930.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to give greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger L28 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.