Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2015
Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L31 versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L31 was released around the same time to the S3700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L31 matches up versus the S3700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Nikon Coolpix S3700. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery & Nikon S3700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S3700
L31 | S3700 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon L31
S3700 | L31 |
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Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S3700
L31 | S3700 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2015 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L31 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3700 has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon L31 versus Nikon S3700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L31 vs the S3700.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and S3700 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and S3700.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L31 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L31 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 2.80 m |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 gr (0.35 lbs) | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 shots |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $175 |