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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
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 X10 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and L28 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 6 months before the L28 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the L28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm X10 L28 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm X10

 L28 Fujifilm X10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm X10 L28 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the L28.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and L28 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and L28.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L28 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography information
Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
33
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Nikon L28
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (350g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography advice
Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Nikon L28
60
better than average battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (350g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery (280 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging features
Nikon L28 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (350g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 280 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $90