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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon L28, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 24 months later than the L28 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon L28

 Fujifilm XP80 L28 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Fujifilm XP80

 L28 Fujifilm XP80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon L28

 Fujifilm XP80 L28 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 has external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon L28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the L28.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and L28.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Nikon L28
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography factors
Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery pack (280 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography features
Nikon L28 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
47
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
29
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon L28
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 179 grams (0.39 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photographs 280 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $90