Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S6900
L31 | S6900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon L31
S6900 | L31 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S6900
L31 | S6900 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2015 | Similar 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).
Analyze the Nikon L31 versus Nikon S6900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L31 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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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 |