Nikon L28 vs Sony W710

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L28 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced at a similar time to the W710 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L28 grades vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 enjoys 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) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L28 compared to the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and W710.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.