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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched at a similar time to the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L28 grades versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony WX300

 L28 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon L28

 WX300 L28 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony WX300

 L28 WX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 offers exterior dimensions 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L28 versus the WX300.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and WX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L28 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L28
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
33
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Sony WX300
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
74
great battery (280 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
48
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 164g (0.36 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $330