Nikon L28 vs Sony H55
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Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L28 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L28 was unveiled 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L28 grades vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony H55
L28 | H55 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon L28
H55 | L28 |
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Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony H55
L28 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L28 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L28 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L28 compared to the H55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and H55.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L28 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $235 |