Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
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93 Imaging
44 Features
29 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Launched August 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm X20
(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
- Launched January 2013
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and L28 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 20 months after the L28 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Nikon Coolpix L28. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon L28
Fujifilm X30 | L28 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm X30
L28 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L28
Fujifilm X30 | L28 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon L28 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the L28.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and L28 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and L28.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon L28 will provide extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-08-26 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 423 gr (0.93 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 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 | 470 shots | 280 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NP-95 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $90 |