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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L28, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and L28 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 3 years before the L28 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX210 IS grades vs the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L28

 SX210 IS L28 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX210 IS

 L28 SX210 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L28

 SX210 IS L28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the L28.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and L28 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and L28.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Nikon L28 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L28
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
great battery (280 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $226 $90