Nikon L31 vs Sony WX1

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L31 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the L31 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The L31 was launched 5 years after the WX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L31 scores versus the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L31 has 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L31 compared to the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and WX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L31 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon L31 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger L31 will have an edge in sensor technology.