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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was revealed 3 years after the TX55 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the L31 matches up vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony TX55

 L31 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon L31

 TX55 L31 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony TX55

 L31 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 offers outside 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L31 vs the TX55.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and TX55.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer L31 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
better than average battery life (250 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L31
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
65
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $350