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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and L28 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 3 months later than the L28 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the L28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm X20 L28 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm X20

 L28 Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm X20 L28 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the L28.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and L28 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and L28.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L28 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
33
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Nikon L28 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
61
great battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (353g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery (280 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
48
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Nikon L28
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (353g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
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 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 270 shots 280 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $90