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Nikon L28 vs Sony H55

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony H55

 L28 H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon L28

 H55 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony H55

 L28 H55 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery power (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
74
great battery power (280 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
47
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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
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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