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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm XF1 L28 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm XF1

 L28 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm XF1 L28 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
33
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Nikon L28
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (255g)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Nikon L28
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Nikon L28
60
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (255 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
great battery (280 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
Nikon L28 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (255g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix L28
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