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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
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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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 4 years earlier than the L28 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the XP10 grades versus the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon L28

 XP10 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the FujiFilm XP10

 L28 XP10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L28

 XP10 L28 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the XP10 against the L28.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and L28.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older XP10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Nikon L28
59
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography advice
Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
29
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
74
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
27
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging features
Nikon L28 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (135g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L28
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix L28
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 280 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $175 $90