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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
Photography Glossary

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon L31 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was revealed very close to the S6900 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L31 grades versus the S6900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S6900

 L31 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon L31

 S6900 L31 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S6900

 L31 S6900 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L31 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L31 vs the S6900.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and S6900 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and S6900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Nikon S6900
55
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160g)
62
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography information
Nikon S6900 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6900 Travel photography factors
68
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (160g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L31
Vlogging with Nikon S6900
65
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
70
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 181 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 photos 180 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $190