Nikon Coolpix L31 vs Nikon Coolpix L20

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix L31Coolpix L20
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeUltra CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,60064 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34563648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 4803584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalHigh, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Autofocus ModesCenter
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 130 mm38 - 136 mm
      Optical Zoom5x3.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.2 - 6.5f/3.1 - 6.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow
      Off
      Flash Range3.60 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Scene, Scene Auto Selector
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Dimensions96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14")61 x 97 x 29 mm (2.4 x 3.82 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Battery Pack2 x AA2 x AA
      Battery Life200 shots
      Internal Storage17 MB20 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L20
      Self TimerYes (10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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