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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L28 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced very close to the SZ-16 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the L28 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 L28 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon L28

 SZ-16 iHS L28 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 L28 SZ-16 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L28 provides external measurements 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 SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L28 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L28 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
38
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (280 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
29
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $230