Nikon L31 vs Nikon S80

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L31 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the S80 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The L31 was unveiled 4 years after the S80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L31 scores versus the S80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Nikon Coolpix S80. The full galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L31 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L31 vs Nikon S80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L31 against the S80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and S80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and S80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L31 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L31 will have an edge in sensor technology.