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Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MII
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon G7 X versus Nikon L31, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and L31 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and L31 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was released 4 months prior to the L31 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the G7 X grades against the L31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Nikon L31

 G7 X L31 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon G7 X

 L31 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Nikon L31

 G7 X L31 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2015Same generation
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X and the L31.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and L31 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and L31.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Nikon L31
63
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Nikon L31
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography info
Nikon L31 Sports photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Nikon L31
80
lighter than competition in class (304g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Nikon L31
69
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 shots)
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging details
Nikon L31 Vlogging details
80
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (304g)
no external microphone port
65
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Nikon L31
 Canon PowerShot G7 XNikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Nikon Coolpix L31
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2015-01-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 40 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-13L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $490 $0