Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon L31

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon L31, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 1 V2 (1") and L31 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was launched 3 years earlier than the L31 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1 V2 scores vs the L31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 & Nikon Coolpix L31. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Nikon L31 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V2 and the L31.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and L31 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and L31.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon L31 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.