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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2013
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the N Facebook ready (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The N Facebook ready was released 3 months after the S31 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N Facebook ready grades vs the S31 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Nikon S31

 N Facebook ready S31 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 S31 N Facebook ready 

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon S31

 N Facebook ready S31 
LaunchedAugust 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the N Facebook ready and the S31.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and S31.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N Facebook ready because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon N Facebook ready will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Portrait photography information
Nikon S31 Portrait photography information
22
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography details
Nikon S31 Street photography details
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Sports photography with Nikon S31
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S31 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
30
good max aperture (f)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
73
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone port
24
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon S31
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-22 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $90