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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon L28
(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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 13 months before the L28 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm JX500 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L28 Fujifilm JX500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm JX500 L28 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the L28.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and L28.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Nikon L28
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
31
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Nikon L28 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery life (280 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Nikon L28
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $90