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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L31 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L31 was unveiled 2 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L31 grades vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony TX66

 L31 TX66 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon L31

 TX66 L31 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony TX66

 L31 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L31 enjoys 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) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L31 and the TX66.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent L31 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (160 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography information
Sony TX66 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L31
Travel photography with Sony TX66
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery (250 shots)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L31
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L31
Vlogging with Sony TX66
65
relatively wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Nikon L31 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
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 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 250 images
Battery style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $350