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Side-by-side comparison

Nikon Coolpix L28
vs Nikon Coolpix L30

Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix L28

Nikon / 2013

Coolpix L28

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix L30

Nikon / 2014

Coolpix L30

Full specifications

Sensor area

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28 mm²
Coolpix L28
28 mm²
Coolpix L30
Area ratio
1:1
Absolute difference
0 mm²
Relative difference
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The Coolpix L28 and Coolpix L30 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Coolpix L28MetricCoolpix L30
20.1 MPEffective pixels20.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.19 µmPixel pitch1.19 µm
1.42 µm²Pixel area1.42 µm²
70.63 MP/cm²Pixel density70.63 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,280 × 720
164 gWeight164 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteriesBattery2 AA-size batteries

Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.

How to choose between these cameras

The Coolpix L28 and Coolpix L30 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L28 and Coolpix L30 have the same body weight. The Coolpix L28 and Coolpix L30 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix L30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Coolpix L28

Released in 2013, Coolpix L28 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 164 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Coolpix L30

Released in 2014, Coolpix L30 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 164 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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