Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L28
Fujifilm JX500 | L28 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm JX500
L28 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L28
Fujifilm JX500 | L28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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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 |