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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L28 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L28 matches up against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony WX10

 L28 WX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon L28

 WX10 L28 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony WX10

 L28 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 features 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) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L28 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L28 against the WX10.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer L28 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Sony WX10
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography features
Sony WX10 Travel photography features
74
great battery life (280 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
47
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $200