Nikon L31 vs Sony W310

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon L31 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L31 was announced 5 years later than the W310 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L31 grades versus the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 has external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L31 against the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and W310.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L31 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent L31 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.