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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31

Portability
82
Imaging
34
Features
55
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7000
  • Replacement is Nikon P7700
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is very similar but the P7100 (1/1.7") and S31 (1/2.9") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was launched 16 months before the S31 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P7100 scores versus the S31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Nikon S31

 P7100 S31 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Nikon P7100

 S31 P7100 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S31

 P7100 S31 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has outside measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P7100 versus the S31.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and S31 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and S31.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The P7100 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older P7100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S31 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (395 grams)
52
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S31 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
slow fps (1.3 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others (395g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography features
Nikon S31 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
good maximum aperture (f)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7100
Vlogging with Nikon S31
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others (395 grams)
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Nikon S31
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-20 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 4.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 395 gr (0.87 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $750 $90