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Nikon L31 vs Sony T110

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L31 and Sony T110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the T110 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was introduced 4 years after the T110 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L31 grades against the T110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony T110

 L31 T110 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Nikon L31

 T110 L31 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony T110

 L31 T110 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution

Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L31 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony T110 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L31 and Sony T110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L31 against the T110.

Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L31 and T110 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and T110.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger L31 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T110 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography factors
Sony T110 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
56
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography highlights
Sony T110 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L31
Travel photography with Sony T110
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography features
Sony T110 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging info
Sony T110 Vlogging info
65
quite wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
28
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L31 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony T110
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $199