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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 12 months later than the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the L28 matches up vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony HX10V

 L28 HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon L28

 HX10V L28 
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony HX10V

 L28 HX10V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L28 and the HX10V.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and HX10V.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern L28 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
74
great battery (280 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
47
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
29
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $616