Nikon L31 vs Nikon S800c

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon L31 and Nikon S800c, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was announced 24 months later than the S800c which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L31 grades vs the S800c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L31 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L31 versus the S800c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and S800c is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and S800c.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher L31 will have a benefit in sensor technology.