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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 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 Z35 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the L28 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the L28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm Z35 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm Z35

 L28 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm Z35 L28 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the L28.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and L28.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Nikon L28
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Nikon L28
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
great battery (280 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 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 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 125 grams (0.28 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $90