DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Nikon
COOLPIX P1100
Superzoom bridge camera with a 16MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 125x 24-3000mm equivalent lens, 4K video, and RAW support.
$1,149
Released Feb 2025
COOLPIX P1100 is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
COOLPIX P1100
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher ISO max (native) (16,000 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 1410 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 260 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 7mm narrower, 77mm shorter, and 148mm thinner than COOLPIX P1100.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 1231 g lighter than COOLPIX P1100.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 181mm COOLPIX P1100
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO max (native)
16,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Weight
179 g vs 1410 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1100
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Resolution
16 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
COOLPIX P1100
Pros
- ✓125x 24-3000mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓RAW still support
- ✓OLED EVF
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large for a compact
- –Contrast-detect AF only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Pocket 3 or COOLPIX P1100?
Osmo Pocket 3 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 179g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP, so the COOLPIX P1100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while cOOLPIX P1100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the COOLPIX P1100?
Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 1231 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. COOLPIX P1100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 260 shots for the COOLPIX P1100, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and COOLPIX P1100 at $1,149. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $630 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.