Nikon L28 vs Sony WX5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

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.