Nikon L31 vs Sony TX20

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L31 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was revealed 2 years after the TX20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L31 matches up against the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L31 and the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and TX20.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger L31 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.