Nikon L28 vs Sony W690

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon L28 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 12 months after the W690 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L28 grades versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 comes with external 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 W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L28 against the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and W690.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger L28 will have an advantage in sensor technology.