Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L31 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the L31 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The L31 was revealed 4 years after the TX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L31 scores vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L31 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L31 and Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L31 vs the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and TX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L31 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon L31 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger L31 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.