Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced September 2012
(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

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and L28 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 4 months earlier than the L28 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the L28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon L28
Fujifilm XF1 | L28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm XF1
L28 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L28
Fujifilm XF1 | L28 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the L28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and L28 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and L28.
To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon L28 will provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | 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 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 images |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | 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 |
Pricing at launch | $380 | $90 |