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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon L28, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 4 years before the L28 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores vs the L28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L28

 SX200 IS L28 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L28 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L28

 SX200 IS L28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the L28.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and L28 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and L28.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Nikon L28
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L28
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L28
62
lighter than average (247 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
great battery life (280 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L28 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $90