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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 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
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the L28 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 24 months after the L28 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX710 HS grades versus the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon L28

 SX710 HS L28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX710 HS

 L28 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon L28

 SX710 HS L28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS and the L28.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and L28 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and L28.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX710 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Nikon L28 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L28
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
Nikon L28 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (269g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery (280 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
29
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 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 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 269 gr (0.59 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photographs 280 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $349 $90