Nikon Coolpix L28 vs Nikon Coolpix L26

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L28 and the Nikon Coolpix L26, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix L28 was introduced in January 2013 and Nikon Coolpix L26 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L28 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L26 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix L26.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L28

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L28 over Nikon Coolpix L26.

      Nikon Coolpix L28 vs Nikon Coolpix L26
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4608 x 3456
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 280 shots vs 200 shots
      Internal Storage 27 MB vs 19 MB

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L26

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L26 over Nikon Coolpix L28.

      Nikon Coolpix L28 vs Nikon Coolpix L26
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      AF-Area Metering vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix L26
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
        Internal Storage27 MB19 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix L26
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life280 shots200 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix L26 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L28 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 28.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Nikon Coolpix L26 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L28 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. Nikon Coolpix L26 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix L26 come with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 280 shots on Nikon Coolpix L28 and with battery life of 200 shots on Nikon Coolpix L26.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L28, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L26.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L28 body has dimensions of 95 x 60 x 29 mm (3.74 x 2.36 x 1.14") and Nikon Coolpix L26 body has dimensions of 96 x 60 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.36 x 1.14") and they both weigh 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      95 mm

      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix L26

      Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix L26 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      POOR
      43
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix L26 and give them scores of 36 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      OVERALL
      36
      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      BAD
      37
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix L28

      Nikon Coolpix L26

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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