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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L31 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was unveiled 5 years later than the S3000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L31 scores against the S3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S3000

 L31 S3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Nikon L31

 S3000 L31 

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S3000

 L31 S3000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L31 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L31 and the S3000.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and S3000 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and S3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L31 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent L31 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L31
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Nikon S3000
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3000 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3000 Travel photography factors
68
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
28
really wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
65
really wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
26
really wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S3000
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $150