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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 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 S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L31 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was released 5 years later than the S70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L31 scores against the S70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S70

 L31 S70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2009More recent by 67 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon L31

 S70 L31 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kClearer screen (+58k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S70

 L31 S70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L31 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L31 compared to the S70.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and S70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and S70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L31 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L31 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S70 Portrait photography factors
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Nikon S70
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography information
Nikon S70 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L31
Travel photography with Nikon S70
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S70 Landscape photography factors
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
65
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix S70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $290