Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L28
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Released August 2011
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
(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
- Introduced January 2013

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L28 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon L28, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and L28 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 17 months prior to the L28 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon L28
Fujifilm XP30 | L28 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm XP30
L28 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L28
Fujifilm XP30 | L28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon L28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the L28.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and L28 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and L28.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L28 to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 280 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $240 | $90 |