Nikon L31 vs Sony W810

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L31 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was introduced 13 months after the W810 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L31 matches up against the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L31 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L31 vs Sony W810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L31 versus the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and W810.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger L31 should have a benefit in sensor technology.