Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Nikon Coolpix L32. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery and Nikon L32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon L32
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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon L31
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon L32
L31 | L32 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2015 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Nikon L31 and Nikon L32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and L32 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon L32 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L31 | Nikon Coolpix L32 | |
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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 |