Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX5

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L28 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 19 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L28 grades versus the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L28 vs the CX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and CX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to render greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer L28 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.