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Nikon L31 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(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
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L31 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L31 was launched 5 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L31 scores vs the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony T900

 L31 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon L31

 T900 L31 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony T900

 L31 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L31 compared to the T900.

Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and T900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L31 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (160 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L31
Travel photography with Sony T900
68
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
39
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
65
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (160g)
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L31 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $300