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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G9 X
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the L28 (20MP) is fairly similar but the G9 X II (1") and L28 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 3 years later than the L28 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X II scores against the L28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon L28

 G9 X II L28 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2013More recent by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon G9 X II

 L28 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon L28

 G9 X II L28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II and the L28.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and L28 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and L28.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The G9 X II includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer G9 X II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography info
Nikon L28 Street photography info
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Nikon L28
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
low battery pack (235 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Nikon L28
78
lighter than competition (206g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
low battery pack (235 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery power (280 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (235 per charge)
47
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Nikon L28
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photographs 280 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $530 $90