Nikon L31 vs Sony W510

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon L31 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L31 was unveiled 4 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L31 matches up against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L31 and the W510.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and W510.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L31 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern L31 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.