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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L31 versus Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was brought out 6 years after the S220 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L31 grades versus the S220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S220

 L31 S220 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon L31

 S220 L31 

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S220

 L31 S220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L31 provides physical measurements 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 S220 has sizing of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L31 against the S220.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and S220 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and S220.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L31 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L31 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography details
Nikon S220 Portrait photography details
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography information
Nikon S220 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L31
Sports photography with Nikon S220
40
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S220 Vlogging highlights
65
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S220
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix S220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 160g (0.35 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $56