Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon L28

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon L28, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 18 months before the L28 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix L28. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS and the L28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and L28 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and L28.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.