Canon 1D X vs Nikon L28

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 1D X and Nikon L28, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the L28 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 1D X (Full frame) and L28 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X was launched 15 months earlier than the L28 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon L28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1D X scores versus the L28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X & Nikon Coolpix L28. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D X Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X offers outer dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D X and Nikon L28 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D X and the L28.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and L28 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and L28.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D X because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon L28 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1D X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.