Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony WX150
L28 | WX150 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon L28
WX150 | L28 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony WX150
L28 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon L28 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |