Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L28
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35 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
43 Features
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L28, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX220 HS was manufactured 24 months prior to the L28 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX220 HS matches up against the L28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon L28
| SX220 HS | L28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SX220 HS
| L28 | SX220 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L28
| SX220 HS | L28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the L28.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and L28 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and L28.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L28 Specifications
| Canon SX220 HS | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon SX220 HS | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | - | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 images | 280 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NB-5L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $90 |