Nikon L31 vs Sony W570

Lets look closer at the Nikon L31 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L31 was brought out 4 years after the W570 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L31 grades versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L31 has got outer 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L31 versus the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and W570.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent L31 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.