Nikon A100 vs Nikon L31

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Nikon Coolpix L31. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A100 Gallery & Nikon L31 Gallery.

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.

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

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.