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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Launched January 2015
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L31 versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was unveiled at a similar time to the S7000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L31 scores versus the S7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Nikon S7000

 L31 S7000 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon L31

 S7000 L31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Nikon S7000

 L31 S7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2015Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S7000 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L31 vs the S7000.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L31 and S7000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and S7000.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L31
Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Nikon S7000
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography features
Nikon S7000 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography info
Nikon S7000 Travel photography info
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
low battery pack (180 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (165 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography details
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L31
Vlogging with Nikon S7000
65
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (165g)
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix L31Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 160g (0.35 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs 180 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $280