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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L28 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured very close to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L28 grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Sony WX80

 L28 WX80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon L28

 WX80 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Sony WX80

 L28 WX80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has outer dimensions 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L28 versus the WX80.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and WX80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L28 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Sony WX80
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (280 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
47
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Sony WX80
29
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix L28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $276