Nikon L31 vs Sony TX9

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L31 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was unveiled 4 years after the TX9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L31 scores versus the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L31 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L31 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L31 and the TX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L31 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern L31 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.