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Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and L31 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and L31 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was manufactured 3 years later than the L31 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XF10 matches up vs the L31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Nikon L31

 Fujifilm XF10 L31 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2015More recent by 43 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Fujifilm XF10

 L31 Fujifilm XF10 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Nikon L31

 Fujifilm XF10 L31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF10 has outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 and the L31.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF10 and L31 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF10 and L31.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XF10 will give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L31 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Street photography advice
Nikon L31 Street photography advice
76
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (279g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L31 Sports photography highlights
65
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than average in class (279g)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L31 Landscape photography advice
64
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (279g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
65
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Nikon L31
 Fujifilm XF10Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XF10 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-07-19 2015-01-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m (at ISO 100) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 279 grams (0.62 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 330 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $0