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Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L28 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 3 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the L28 matches up versus the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus FE-4000

 L28 FE-4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon L28

 FE-4000 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus FE-4000

 L28 FE-4000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L28 and the FE-4000.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent L28 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
74
good battery (280 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than average in class (136g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
47
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $130