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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon S3700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S3700

 L31 S3700 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon L31

 S3700 L31 

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S3700

 L31 S3700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and S3700 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography features
Nikon S3700 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3700 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery (240 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
65
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (160g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S3700
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