Nikon L31 vs Sony W330

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L31 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L31 was brought out 5 years later than the W330 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L31 grades vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L31 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L31 versus Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L31 versus the W330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and W330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L31 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern L31 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.