Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L28

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon L28, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 7 months after the L28 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix L28. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS versus the L28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and L28 is 80 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and L28.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.