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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon L31 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L31 was manufactured 3 years after the TX10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the L31 grades versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony TX10

 L31 TX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon L31

 TX10 L31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony TX10

 L31 TX10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L31 has got 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 Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L31 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L31 compared to the TX10.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L31 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and TX10.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent L31 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (160 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (160g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
65
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (160g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $309