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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 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 S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L31 versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L31 was announced 2 years after the S6400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the L31 grades vs the S6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S6400

 L31 S6400 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2012Newer by 30 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon L31

 S6400 L31 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S6400

 L31 S6400 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L31 has got 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 S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L31 compared to the S6400.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and S6400 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and S6400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent L31 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography advice
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Nikon S6400
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (160g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6400 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
65
really wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (160g)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 160 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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