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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and L28 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 3 years before the L28 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JZ500 matches up against the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon L28

 JZ500 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 L28 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L28

 JZ500 L28 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the L28.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and L28.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Nikon L28 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Nikon L28 Travel photography features
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
48
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L28
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix L28
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 280 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $90