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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was released 4 years after the TX100V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L31 matches up against the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony TX100V

 L31 TX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon L31

 TX100V L31 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony TX100V

 L31 TX100V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L31 has external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L31 compared to the TX100V.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and TX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern L31 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L31
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
36
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
65
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
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 One One
Launch price $0 $380