Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5
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![Nikon Coolpix L28 front Nikon Coolpix L28 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L28/Nikon-L28-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5/Sony-WX5-front.jpg)
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The L28 was unveiled 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L28 grades versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony WX5
L28 | WX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon L28
WX5 | L28 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony WX5
L28 | WX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 provides external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L28 versus the WX5.
![Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 size comparison Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L28-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L28-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and WX5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide you with more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger L28 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L28-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L28-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $250 |