Nikon L31 vs Samsung ST700 Comparison

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Nikon L31

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

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Samsung ST700

16 MP | 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon L31 vs Samsung ST700 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the L31 and the ST700, two Ultracompact cameras from Nikon and Samsung. Nikon L31 was introduced to the market in January 2015 and Samsung ST700 was launched in January 2011. As you can see, ST700 is 4 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 Samsung ST700 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

Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-01-05

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO -

Mount

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

g. 99 x 55 x 20 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon L31 and Samsung ST700 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 Samsung ST700

Internal Storage	17MB vs None	Extra built-in storage
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	1.600 vs 0	0% higher Max ISO
Focal Length - Tele	130mm vs mm	130 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5× vs	more flexible focal coverage
Selfie & Vlogger LCD	Yes vs No	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

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Reasons to choose Samsung ST700 over Nikon Coolpix L31

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
Weight	g vs 160 g	160 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	mm vs 26mm	26 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	vs 3.20	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	vs 6.50	faster lens at tele

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Samsung ST700

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

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Samsung ST700

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
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon L31 vs Samsung ST700: 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 Samsung ST700 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). Samsung ST700 has external dimensions of 99 x 55 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.17 x 0.79″) and weighs (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L31 and the Samsung ST700. Samsung ST700 is 4mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Nikon L31 but it is also 3mm wider.

Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the Samsung ST700 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L31 and Samsung ST700.

Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the Samsung ST700 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L31 and Samsung ST700.

Top View Comparison image of the Nikon L31 and the the Samsung ST700 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung ST700 is 160g lighter than the Nikon L31 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

L31

ST700

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

L31

ST700

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L31 nor Samsung ST700 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung ST700'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 Samsung ST700: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon L31 and Samsung ST700 have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon L31's sensor is 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Samsung ST700's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ).

Since Samsung ST700's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon L31.

Below you can see the L31 and ST700 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Samsung ST700 Cameras

Nikon L31 and Samsung ST700 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung ST700 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L31 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Samsung ST700 features a zoom lens.

Samsung ST700 has 26mm wider coverage than the Nikon L31. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L31 has 130mm longer reach than the Samsung ST700. However, with a max aperture of f, Samsung ST700 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L31

ST700

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L31

ST700

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L31

ST700

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L31

ST700

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Nikon L31 vs Samsung ST700: 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 Samsung ST700, 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 Samsung ST700 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

Samsung ST700
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Samsung ST700 vs Nikon L31 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix L31	Samsung ST700
Brand	Nikon	Samsung
Announced	2015-01-14	2011-01-05
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CCD
Size	1/2.3'	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.16 x 4.62 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.46mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	0 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	0 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×)	no lens
Max Aperture	F3.2-6.5	no lens
Macro Focus Range	10cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.70"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
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	n/a
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	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	160g	n/a
Dimensions	96 x 59 x 29mm	99 x 55 x 20mm
Battery Life	200 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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