Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L31 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony TX55
L31 | TX55 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | July 2011 | More modern by 43 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon L31
TX55 | L31 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony TX55
L31 | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L31 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |