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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L28, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the L28 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 24 months after the L28 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon L28

 SX610 HS L28 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX610 HS

 L28 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L28

 SX610 HS L28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS vs the L28.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and L28.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX610 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (191g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
74
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 pictures 280 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $214 $90