Nikon L28 vs Sony HX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L28 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The L28 was announced 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L28 scores versus the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 vs the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and HX5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L28 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L28 will render more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher L28 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.