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Nikon L28 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L28 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was introduced 13 months after the W620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L28 matches up against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony W620

 L28 W620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon L28

 W620 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony W620

 L28 W620 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L28 compared to the W620.

Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and W620.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L28 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Sony W620
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Sony W620
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Sony W620
74
good battery pack (280 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $102