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Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(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 2016
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

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the L31 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 13 months after the L31 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A10 scores against the L31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon L31

 A10 L31 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon A10

 L31 A10 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon L31

 A10 L31 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A10 vs the L31.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and L31 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and L31.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher A10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Nikon L31
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography details
Nikon L31 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography features
Nikon L31 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography features
Nikon L31 Landscape photography features
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging features
Nikon L31 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
65
quite wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon L31
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 200 photos 200 photos
Battery format AA AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $0