Nikon L31 vs Nikon D3400

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L31 and Nikon D3400, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and D3400 (24MP) and the L31 (1/2.3") and D3400 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The L31 was unveiled 19 months before the D3400 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L31 scores vs the D3400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Nikon D3400. The full galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery and Nikon D3400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon D3400 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L31 compared to the D3400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and D3400 is 94 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and D3400.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L31 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D3400 will produce extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L31 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.