Reasons to choose Coolpix L31
Released in 2015, Coolpix L31 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L31
vs Nikon Coolpix P900
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L3128 mm²
Coolpix P900- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L31 and Coolpix P900 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L31MetricCoolpix P900
16.1 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.77 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.57 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,280 × 720Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
160 gWeight899 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 x AA-size batteriesBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L31 and Coolpix P900 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L31 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L31 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L31 and Coolpix P900 were both released in 2015. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P900
Released in 2015, Coolpix P900 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 899 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.