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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L28, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the L28 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the L28 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX620 HS grades against the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon L28

 SX620 HS L28 
RevealedMay 2016January 2013Fresher by 40 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX620 HS

 L28 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L28

 SX620 HS L28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the L28.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and L28.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX620 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Nikon L28 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Nikon L28 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 280 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 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 One One
Launch cost $279 $90