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Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is fairly close but the Touch (1/3") and L31 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Touch was introduced 5 years before the L31 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Touch matches up against the L31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Nikon L31

 Touch L31 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak Touch

 L31 Touch 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Nikon L31

 Touch L31 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Touch provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Touch against the L31.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Touch and L31 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Touch and L31.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Touch using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon L31 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Touch will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Touch Portrait photography factors
Nikon L31 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Touch
Street photography with Nikon L31
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (150g)
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography highlights
Nikon L31 Travel photography highlights
68
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (150g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography factors
Nikon L31 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Touch
Vlogging with Nikon L31
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (150g)
65
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Kodak Touch vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Nikon L31
 Kodak EasyShare TouchNikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Nikon Coolpix L31
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 200 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $100 $0