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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 13 months earlier than the L28 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm JX550 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm JX550

 L28 Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm JX550 L28 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outside 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") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the L28.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and L28.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Nikon L28
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lighter than competitors in class (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
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decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery life (280 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
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rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Nikon L28 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 113 gr (0.25 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
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 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $90