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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was announced 5 years after the S4000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L31 matches up against the S4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S4000

 L31 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 61 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon L31

 S4000 L31 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S4000

 L31 S4000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L31 provides exterior 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) and the Nikon S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L31 vs the S4000.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and S4000 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and S4000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L31 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher L31 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography factors
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography details
Nikon S4000 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography information
Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
68
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging advice
Nikon S4000 Vlogging advice
65
relatively wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
28
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S4000
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 131 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $200