Nikon S31

Nikon S31 is Nikon's Waterproof camera first announced on June of 2013. The camera features a 10MP, CCD 1/2.9" size sensor with a peak resolution of 3648 x 2736.

The S31 places at #72 out of 75 in Waterproof cameras & all around #1184 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can use our Smart camera finder to see camera listings based on your personal criteria.

The following is a chart of different criteria used in the scoring system.

You can view the S31 from several angles in the gallery below.

Here is a selection of positives and negatives of the Nikon S31 based on aspects that are typically seen as crucial in a camera.

The spec of the sensor in the Nikon S31 is 4.96mm x 3.72mm (1/2.9"). The 18 mm² sensor can resolve 3648 x 2736 pixels .

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The CCD sensor has 10 megapixels and includes a native ISO range of 80 - 1600. Sadly, RAW files are not saved which means that you have less margin for error.

The graphic below displays the S31's sensor size compared to other common sizes. The S31 sensor has a crop factor of 7.3 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Nikon S31 weighs about 0.41 pounds (185g or 6.53 oz) & the overall size of the camera is 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7"). The weight of general Waterproof camera is 195g so the Nikon S31 is very similar as compared with other rivals.

Photography Glossary

The following is a pic of the Nikon S31 next to a soft drink to help you to get a feel for its size.

The top view below will provide the button layout on the S31.

The S31 has an inbuilt lens with a focal range of 29-87mm making it a 3.0 x zoom which won't be amazing however it may be handy in a few scenarios.

At it's widest 29mm, the lens features an aperture of f and that's good for low light circumstances and capturing a shallow depth of field. It is going to also let you choose a lower ISO for getting crisper files.

The S31 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras which include NFC and Bluetooth connectivity can be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can send photos and sometimes adjust camera settings without connecting physically with the camera.

A few apps also stream a Liveview and press the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI port, it can be connected to an external screen. A good number of cameras will allow you to charge the battery with the USB socket.

The highest video quality in the Nikon S31 is 1280 x 720 and you can save in format. 720p is awful for today's requirements. You really should target at least FUll HD quality for good video. The body doesn't include a microphone and headphone jack which means you have zero control over the sound. It is probably a better idea to consider another camera in case you want decent sound for your video clips.

Nikon S31 comes with weather sealing making it a great candidate for use for tough environments. This is especially valuable if you are uncertain about the conditions you may face for outdoor photography.

The Nikon S31 features a 2.7" fixed screen with a resolution of 230k dots.

Sadly the screen is not a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder details for Nikon S31 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are really useful for bright outdoor conditions which may make the camera display washed out and hard to see.

The max shutter speed is 1/2000 sec.

Nikon S31 features just built-in flash with no external flash ability.

Nikon S31 does not have Auto focusing. Phase Detection autofocusing is more snappier and precise than Contrast Based autofocusing.

Nikon S31 does not have manual focusing. Manual focusing mode is good for low light occasions or you want to have more exact control on depth of field.

The battery power (EN-EL12) in the Nikon S31 is fashioned to last for 260 photos based on the CIPA measurements which is about average when compared to it's competition. The typical Waterproof camera battery life is 275. Olympus TG-4 offers the highest (380) battery life for this kind of cameras.

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The following bar chart provides a summation of the Nikon S31 for different types of photography. To see more, have a look at the specific section below.

The Nikon S31 gets a points total of 20 which is horrible, and means the camera is just not appropriate for portraits. Taking portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos together with the flexibility to use external lighting.

Getting a moderate points tally of 52, the Nikon S31 is fairly appropriate to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera comes with a perfect balance of picture quality and portability.

A horrible sports photography points total of 25 indicates the Nikon S31 is just not appropriate for taking photos of sports. A camera needs excellent autofocus and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is extremely critical in getting a travel camera. On the whole, the Nikon S31 gets a moderate 59 for a travelling camera which makes it reasonably suited to take with you on your journeys.

For anyone looking to buy a digital camera for landscape photos, the most significant factor is going to be image quality. The Nikon S31 with it's horrible grade of 30 for a landscape camera is just not appropriate in the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera should really posses a moving display screen, mic input and if possible IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Nikon S31 is just not appropriate for vlogging as it delivers a horrible rating of 24.

If you need alternatives to the S31, below is a number of the top rated cameras which fall within the category of Waterproof.

The graph underneath provides you an overview of the S31 vs it's highest ranked rivals shown above.

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