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Nikon L31 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon L31 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L31 was unveiled 5 years after the W350 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L31 matches up versus the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony W350

 L31 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon L31

 W350 L31 

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony W350

 L31 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L31 versus the W350.

Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and W350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L31 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L31 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Sony W350
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (160g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L31
Vlogging with Sony W350
65
rather wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon L31 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $200