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Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Comparison

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Nikon L31

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S200EXR

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Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon L31, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Ultracompact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3' sensor whereas FujiFilm S200EXR, which was introduced in July 2009 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 12.0MP 1/1.6-inch sensor. As you can see, S200EXR is 6 years older than L31. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L31 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3' CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 160g. 96 x 59 x 29 mm

FujiFilm S200EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-07-22
  • 12MP - 1/1.6-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 31-436 mm F2.8-5.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 2.0fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 865g. 133 x 94 x 145 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S205EXR

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L31 over FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Weight
160 g vs 865 g 705 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 31mm 5 mm wider coverage
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR over Nikon Coolpix L31
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
436mm vs 130mm 306 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
14.3× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.20 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.30 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.2m vs 3.6m 3.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.00µm2 vs 1.76µm2 127% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L31 and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L31 and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L31 has external dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries). FujiFilm S200EXR has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 145 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.71″) and weighs 865 g (1.91 lb / 30.51 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L31 and the FujiFilm S200EXR. Nikon L31 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 37mm narrower, 35mm shorter and 116mm thinner than FujiFilm S200EXR.

Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the FujiFilm S200EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR.

Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the FujiFilm S200EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR.
Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the the FujiFilm S200EXR Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon L31 is significantly lighter (705g ) than the FujiFilm S200EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Average
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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

L31
S200EXR
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L31 nor FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR (FinePix S205EXR) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L31 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, FujiFilm S200EXR has a 12.0MP 1/1.6-inch (8 x 6 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features EXR processor.

Below you can see the L31 and S200EXR sensor size comparison.

Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR Cameras


As seen above, FujiFilm S200EXR has a 1.7x Larger sensor area than Nikon L31. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L31 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas FujiFilm S200EXR features a 31-436 mm F2.8-5.3 14.3× zoom lens.

Nikon L31 has 5mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S200EXR. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, FujiFilm S200EXR is faster at widest end. On the tele end, FujiFilm S200EXR has 306mm longer reach than the Nikon L31. At f5.30, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L31
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

L31
S200EXR
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

L31
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
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DSLR-Like Cameras

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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L31 for Portrait Photography

POOR

FujiFilm S200EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/1.6" (8 x 6 mm) sensor
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Nikon L31 for Street Photography

POOR

FujiFilm S200EXR for Street Photography

GOOD
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
31 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/1.6" (8 x 6 mm) sensor
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Nikon L31 for Sports Photography

POOR

FujiFilm S200EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
436 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Nikon L31 for Daily Photography

POOR

FujiFilm S200EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
160g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
14.1X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/1.6" (8 x 6 mm) sensor
865g
Body Thickness 145mm
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Nikon L31 for Landscape Photography

POOR

FujiFilm S200EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
31 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.6" (8 x 6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon L31 vs FujiFilm S200EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L31 and FujiFilm S200EXR scores compare:

Nikon L31
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #105 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1132 out of 1259 in all Cameras
FujiFilm S200EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #52 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #600 out of 1259 in all Cameras

FujiFilm S200EXR is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon L31 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon L31. Otherwise, FujiFilm S200EXR is the better camera overall.

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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon L31 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L31 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Brand Nikon FujiFilm
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-07-22
Body Type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3' 1/1.6-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 8 x 6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 48.00mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
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 n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×) 31-436 mm (14.3×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.5 F2.8-5.3
Macro Focus Range 10cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 2.70"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.60 m 7.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 160g 865g
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm 133 x 94 x 145mm
Battery Life 200 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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