Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V
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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Launched January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony HX10V
L28 | HX10V | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon L28
HX10V | L28 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony HX10V
L28 | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |