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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(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
Nikon L28
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon L28

 SX600 HS L28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX600 HS

 L28 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L28

 SX600 HS L28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography information
Nikon L28 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L28
70
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
74
great battery power (280 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L28 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix L28
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