Nikon L31 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L31 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the L31 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide different sensor measurements.

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The L31 was launched 5 years after the CL5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the L31 matches up versus the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 features outer dimensions 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 Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L31 compared to the CL5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L31 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and CL5.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L31 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L31 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L31 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.