Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L28 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe L28 was manufactured 24 months later than the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the L28 scores vs the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
L28 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | March 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon L28
SZ-30MR | L28 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus SZ-30MR
L28 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L28 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L28 against the SZ-30MR.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and SZ-30MR.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent L28 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
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 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 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $90 | $279 |