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Nikon L31 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony W330

 L31 W330 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon L31

 W330 L31 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony W330

 L31 W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (160g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
68
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
65
quite wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L31 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $170