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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L28, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and L28 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 5 years prior to the L28 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the L28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm S8100fd L28 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 L28 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm S8100fd L28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the L28.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and L28 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and L28.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Nikon L28 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery life (280 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Nikon L28
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2013-01-29
Physical type 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $90