Nikon L100 vs Nikon S31

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon L100 and Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the L100 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") use totally different sensor size.

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The L100 was brought out 5 years earlier than the S31 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L100 matches up versus the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L100 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L100 and Nikon S31 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L100 compared to the S31.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and S31 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and S31.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The L100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged L100 will be behind in sensor innovation.