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Nikon L31 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L31 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was manufactured 13 months after the W830 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L31 scores vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Sony W830

 L31 W830 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon L31

 W830 L31 

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Sony W830

 L31 W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L31 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L31 and the W830.

Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and W830.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L31 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
65
really wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L31 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Sony W830
 Nikon Coolpix L31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $128