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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon L28
(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
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and PX (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 18 months later than the PX which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L28 grades against the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Ricoh PX

 L28 PX 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon L28

 PX L28 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Ricoh PX

 L28 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L28 against the PX.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L28 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent L28 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography information
Ricoh PX Street photography information
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
74
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
47
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix L28Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 164g (0.36 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $329