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Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

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
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L31 and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the L32 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was manufactured within a month of the L32 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L31 matches up vs the L32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon L32

 L31 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon L31

 L32 L31 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon L32

 L31 L32 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L31 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L31 against the L32.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and L32 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and L32.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography features
Nikon L32 Portrait photography features
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Nikon L32
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (160 grams)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography features
Nikon L32 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (160 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery pack (320 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
48
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (320 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging information
Nikon L32 Vlogging information
65
really wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than others (160 grams)
66
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (164 grams)
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon L32
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L32
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 320 shots
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $120