Nikon L31 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700

14 MP | 1/2.33″ (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon L31 vs Samsung WB700 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing L31 and WB700, two Compact cameras from Nikon and Samsung. Nikon Coolpix L31 is a Ultracompact class camera and Samsung WB700 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Nikon L31 was introduced to market in January 2015 and Samsung WB700 was launched in December 2010. As you can see, WB700 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 Samsung WB700 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 WB700 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-12-28

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO -

Mount

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

g. 100 x 59 x 22 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon L31 and Samsung WB700 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 Samsung WB700

Internal Storage	17MB vs None	Extra built-in storage
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
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 WB700 over Nikon Coolpix L31

LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution	614k dots vs 230k dots	166% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
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 WB700

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

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Samsung WB700

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
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon L31 vs Samsung WB700: 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 Samsung WB700 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 WB700 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 22 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.87″) and weighs (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L31 and Samsung WB700.

Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Samsung WB700 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. Samsung WB700 is 160g lighter than the Nikon L31 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

L31

WB700

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

L31

WB700

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix L31 nor Samsung WB700 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 WB700'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 WB700: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L31 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung WB700 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the L31 and WB700 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Samsung WB700 Cameras

Nikon L31 and Samsung WB700 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung WB700 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L31 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Samsung WB700 features a zoom lens.

Samsung WB700 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 WB700. However, with a max aperture of f, Samsung WB700 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L31

WB700

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L31

WB700

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L31

WB700

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L31

WB700

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Nikon L31 vs Samsung WB700: 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 WB700, 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 WB700 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 WB700
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Samsung WB700 vs Nikon L31 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix L31	Samsung WB700
Brand	Nikon	Samsung
Announced	2015-01-14	2010-12-28
Body Type	Ultracompact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CCD
Size	1/2.3'	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area	28.07mm²	27.72mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4320 x 3240
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	614k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
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	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	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	160g	n/a
Dimensions	96 x 59 x 29mm	100 x 59 x 22mm
Battery Life	200 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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