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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 12 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L28 grades vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony HX30V

 L28 HX30V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon L28

 HX30V L28 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony HX30V

 L28 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 has got external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L28 versus the HX30V.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher L28 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography info
Sony HX30V Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Sony HX30V Sports photography factors
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
74
good battery pack (280 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony HX30V
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $420