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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj 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 S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L31 was unveiled 4 years after the S1100pj which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L31 grades vs the S1100pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S1100pj

 L31 S1100pj 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2010More modern by 54 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon L31

 S1100pj L31 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S1100pj

 L31 S1100pj 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S1100pj has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L31 versus the S1100pj.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and S1100pj is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and S1100pj.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L31 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger L31 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L31
Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
36
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
68
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (180 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
65
reasonably wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (180 grams)
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S1100pj
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.50 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 200 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $399