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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Nikon L28
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm X30 L28 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm X30

 L28 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm X30 L28 
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and L28 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography details
Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Nikon L28
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Nikon L28
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery life (280 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
47
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Nikon L28
34
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix L28
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