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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L28 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was brought out 2 months before the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L28 matches up versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony HX50V

 L28 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon L28

 HX50V L28 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony HX50V

 L28 HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L28 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 vs the HX50V.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Sony HX50V
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery power (280 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
74
great battery power (280 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
48
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Sony HX50V Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L28 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 400 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $439