Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5 Overview
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.

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.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony TX5
L31 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon L31
TX5 | L31 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony TX5
L31 | TX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
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.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L31 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L31 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 2.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $239 |