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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310 Comparison

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Nikon L28

20 MP | 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the L28 and the P310, two Small Sensor Compact cameras by Nikon. Nikon L28 was introduced to the market in January 2013 and Nikon P310 was launched in June 2012. There is only 7 months difference between L28 and P310 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Nikon L28 and Nikon P310 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L28 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-29
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 26-130 mm Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 164g. 95 x 60 x 29 mm

Nikon P310 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-06-22
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 6.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 194g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix P300 Compare

Nikon P310 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P330. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Nikon Coolpix P310
Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Nikon Coolpix L28

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon L28 and Nikon P310 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L28 over Nikon Coolpix P310
Internal Storage
27 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Battery Life
280 shots vs 230 shots 50 more frames with a single charge
Weight
164 g vs 194 g 30 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
130mm vs 100mm 30 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4.2× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 1.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 4.90 faster lens at tele
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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P310 over Nikon Coolpix L28
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
921k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 26mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix P310
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Max Continuous Shooting
fps vs 6.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 1.80 Fast lenses at wide
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L28 and Nikon Coolpix P310
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L28 and Nikon P310 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L28 has external dimensions of 95 x 60 x 29 mm (3.74 x 2.36 x 1.14″) and weighs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P310 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L28 and the Nikon P310. Nikon L28 is 8mm narrower and 3mm thinner than Nikon P310 but it is also 2mm taller.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Nikon L28 and the Nikon P310 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L28 and Nikon P310.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Nikon L28 and the Nikon P310 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L28 and Nikon P310.
Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Nikon L28 and the the Nikon P310 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon L28 is significantly lighter (30g ) than the Nikon P310 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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L28
P310
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Thickness Comparison

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L28
P310
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L28 nor Nikon Coolpix P310 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L28 and Nikon P310's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L28 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Nikon P310 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the L28 and P310 sensor size comparison.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L28 and Nikon P310 Cameras


Nikon L28 and Nikon P310 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L28 features a 26-130 mm 5× zoom lens whereas Nikon P310 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens.

Nikon P310 has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon L28. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f, Nikon L28 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L28 has 30mm longer reach than the Nikon P310. At f, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L28
P310
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L28
P310
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L28
P310
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L28
P310
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon L28 and Nikon P310 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L28 and Nikon P310 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L28 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon P310 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L28 for Street Photography

POOR

Nikon P310 for Street Photography

GOOD
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon L28 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon P310 for Sports Photography

POOR
Fast Lens at Tele: f
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 280 shots
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
99 Focus Points
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon L28 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P310 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
164g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
194g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon L28 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P310 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon L28 vs Nikon P310: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L28 and Nikon P310, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L28 and Nikon P310 scores compare:

Nikon L28
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #427 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1161 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Nikon P310
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #91 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #593 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Nikon P310 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon L28 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Nikon P310 vs Nikon L28 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L28 Nikon Coolpix P310
Brand Nikon Nikon
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-06-22
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.46mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 99
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×) 24-100 mm (4.2×)
Max Aperture no lens F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range n/a 2cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 164g 194g
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm 103 x 58 x 32mm
Battery Life 280 shots 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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