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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Released January 2015
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon L31, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 4 years before the L31 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the L31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon L31

 Fujifilm S4200 L31 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Fujifilm S4200

 L31 Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L31

 Fujifilm S4200 L31 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the L31.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L31 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and L31.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L31 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (543g)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
Nikon L31 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Nikon L31 Travel photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging factors
Nikon L31 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (543 grams)
65
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L31
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix L31
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 300 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $0