Nikon L31 vs Olympus VG-110

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L31 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was released 3 years later than the VG-110 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L31 grades against the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Olympus VG-110. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L31 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L31 and Olympus VG-110 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L31 vs the VG-110.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and VG-110 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and VG-110.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L31 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer L31 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.