Nikon L31 with Nikon S3100 Comparison

Nikon L31 and Nikon S3100 Main Features

  • January, 2015
  • February, 2011
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 96 x 59 x 29 mm, 160g.
  • 94 x 58 x 18 mm, 118g.
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Nikon L31 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
29
Value for money score
51
Portability score
97
Overall score
32

Nikon S3100 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
25
Value for money score
49
Portability score
99
Overall score
31

Nikon Coolpix S3100 with Nikon Coolpix L31 Overview


Let's compare Coolpix L31 with Coolpix S3100. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Nikon L31 was released in 2015, and Nikon S3100 in 2011. Coolpix L31 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S3100 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix L31 is greater than that of Coolpix S3100. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Coolpix L31 has image stabilization(Digital only), Coolpix S3100 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Nikon Coolpix L31 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix L31 Coolpix S3100
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Coolpix L31 Coolpix S3100
Announced January, 2015 February, 2011
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 10
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.60 4.50
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 1600 3200
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 200 shots 220 shots
Battery Type AA Battery Pack
Battery Model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Physical
Weight 160 g 118 g
Physical Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29 mm 94 x 58 x 18 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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