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Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon A100 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and L31 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was revealed 13 months later than the L31 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A100 scores against the L31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon L31

 A100 L31 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon A100

 L31 A100 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon L31

 A100 L31 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A100 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A100 vs the L31.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and L31.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A100 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger A100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography info
Nikon L31 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography information
Nikon L31 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 shots)
low frames per second (1.1 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Nikon L31
70
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L31 Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging information
Nikon L31 Vlogging information
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
65
quite wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Nikon L31
 Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.1fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $162 $0