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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon L28 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 12 months after the WX150 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L28 matches up against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony WX150

 L28 WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon L28

 WX150 L28 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony WX150

 L28 WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L28 versus the WX150.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and WX150.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L28 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent L28 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
39
decent MP (20MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (280 per charge)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - 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 format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $300