Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Successor is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon L28, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX600 HS was launched 12 months later than the L28 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores vs the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix L28. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon L28
SX600 HS | L28 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX600 HS
L28 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L28
SX600 HS | L28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).
Check out the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon L28 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the L28.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and L28.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 290 pictures | 280 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $90 |