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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon L28 versus Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 19 months after the SZ-11 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L28 scores vs the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus SZ-11

 L28 SZ-11 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon L28

 SZ-11 L28 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus SZ-11

 L28 SZ-11 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L28 against the SZ-11.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and SZ-11.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern L28 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
47
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 280 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $253