Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus FE-4000
L28 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 43 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon L28
FE-4000 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus FE-4000
L28 | FE-4000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Nikon L28 versus Olympus FE-4000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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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 |