Nikon L28 vs Sony W620
93 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
32
Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony W620
L28 | W620 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Analyze the Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L28 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Sony 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 |