Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010
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![Nikon Coolpix L31 front Nikon Coolpix L31 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L31/Nikon-L31-front.jpg)
![Olympus FE-3010 front Olympus FE-3010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-3010/Olympus-FE-3010-front.jpg)
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Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced January 2009
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Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The L31 was released 6 years later than the FE-3010 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L31 grades against the FE-3010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Olympus FE-3010. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Olympus FE-3010
L31 | FE-3010 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 74 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon L31
FE-3010 | L31 |
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Common features in the Nikon L31 and Olympus FE-3010
L31 | FE-3010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L31 has 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 Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L31 against the FE-3010.
![Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L31-vs-Olympus-FE-3010-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and FE-3010 is 94 and 97 respectively.
![Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L31-vs-Olympus-FE-3010-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and FE-3010.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L31 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer L31 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L31-vs-Olympus-FE-3010-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L31-vs-Olympus-FE-3010-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L31 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L31 | Olympus FE-3010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L31 | Olympus FE-3010 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 108 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $140 |