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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the L28 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX410 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the L28 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX410 IS grades vs the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon L28

 SX410 IS L28 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX410 IS

 L28 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon L28

 SX410 IS L28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the L28.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and L28 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and L28.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX410 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (185 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
39
good MP (20MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (185 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery pack (280 shots)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (185 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L28 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
29
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 photographs 280 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $90