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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L31 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L31 was manufactured 3 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L31 grades versus the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony TX200V

 L31 TX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon L31

 TX200V L31 
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony TX200V

 L31 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L31 and the TX200V.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and TX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent L31 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (160g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
68
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
65
quite wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (160g)
35
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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 images 220 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $500