Nikon L31 vs Ricoh G700SE Comparison

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Nikon L31

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

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Ricoh G700SE

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon L31 vs Ricoh G700SE 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 Ricoh G700SE, which was introduced in October 2010 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, G700SE is 5 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 Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE 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

Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-10-13

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 64 - 3200

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

307g. 117 x 68 x 32 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE compares 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 Ricoh G700SE

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1500s	faster mechanical shutter
Weight	160 g vs 307 g	147 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	26mm vs 28mm	2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.20 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
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 Ricoh G700SE over Nikon Coolpix L31

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs 130mm	10 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Tele	5.50 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	10.0m vs 3.6m	6.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2	32% larger pixel area

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Ricoh G700SE

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Ricoh G700SE

In-body Image Stabilization	Digital only vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality

Nikon L31 vs Ricoh G700SE: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE 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). Ricoh G700SE has external dimensions of 117 x 68 x 32 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.26″) and weighs 307 g (0.68 lb / 10.83 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE. Nikon L31 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 21mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Ricoh G700SE.

Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

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 (147g ) than the Ricoh G700SE which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

L31

G700SE

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

L31

G700SE

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G700SE, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to L31.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G700SE's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon L31's 2.7" screen.

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

Nikon L31 vs Ricoh G700SE: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L31 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh G700SE has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the L31 and G700SE sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE Cameras

Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Ricoh G700SE has 32% larger pixel area (2.34µm² vs 1.76µm²) compared to Nikon L31, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon L31 vs Ricoh G700SE Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L31 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Ricoh G700SE features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5× zoom lens.

Nikon L31 has 2mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G700SE. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh G700SE has 10mm longer reach than the Nikon L31. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L31

G700SE

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L31

G700SE

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L31

G700SE

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L31

G700SE

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L31 and Ricoh G700SE 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

Ricoh G700SE for Portrait Photography

POOR

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

POOR

Ricoh G700SE for Street Photography

POOR

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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Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
28 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
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Nikon L31 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh G700SE for Sports Photography

POOR

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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External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Focus Points
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Nikon L31 for Daily Photography

POOR

Ricoh G700SE 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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Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
307g
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Nikon L31 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh G700SE 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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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon L31 vs Ricoh G700SE: 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 Ricoh G700SE, 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 Ricoh G700SE 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

Ricoh G700SE

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #231 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #852 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Ricoh G700SE has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon L31 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Ricoh G700SE vs Nikon L31 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix L31	Ricoh G700SE
Brand	Nikon	Ricoh
Announced	2015-01-14	2010-10-13
Body Type	Ultracompact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CCD
Size	1/2.3'	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	64 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×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.2-6.5	F3.5-5.5
Macro Focus Range	10cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.70"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.60 m	10.00 m (Auto ISO)
External Flash
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	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	160g	307g
Dimensions	96 x 59 x 29mm	117 x 68 x 32mm
Battery Life	200 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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