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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 140
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the L31 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the L31 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 130 matches up against the L31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Nikon L31

 ELPH 130 L31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon ELPH 130

 L31 ELPH 130 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon L31

 ELPH 130 L31 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the L31.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and L31.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older ELPH 130 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography factors
Nikon L31 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography information
Nikon L31 Travel photography information
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Nikon L31
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging advice
Nikon L31 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Nikon L31
 Canon ELPH 130Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 130 Nikon Coolpix L31
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 200 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $0