Nikon L31 vs Samsung SH100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L31 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was released 4 years after the SH100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L31 scores versus the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 comes with external 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 SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L31 and the SH100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and SH100 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L31 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger L31 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.