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Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93 Imaging
44 Features
29 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L28 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the TF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the L28 grades versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 L28 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon L28

		

		

			
 TF1 L28 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 L28 TF1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L28 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L28 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L28 vs the TF1.
Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and TF1.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
35
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon L28 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
48
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 environment sealing
 lighter than average in class (152 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Sony TF1
38
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 great battery power (280 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (240 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon L28
Travel photography with Sony TF1
74
 great battery power (280 shots)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
 lighter than average in class (152g)
 environment sealing
 comes with touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (240 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 decently wide (26mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count good (20MP)
 great battery power (280 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
29
 decently wide (26mm)
 great max aperture (f)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (152 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
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Nikon L28 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $90 $266