DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Osmo Pocket 4 is 7.6 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
COOLPIX P1000
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BCOOLPIX P1000 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 1415 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 16 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BCOOLPIX P1000 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 113mm narrower and 137mm thinner than COOLPIX P1000 but it is also 25mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 1225 g lighter than COOLPIX P1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 181mm COOLPIX P1000
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 181 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
COOLPIX P1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
4.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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 4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
190.5 g vs 1415 g — lower is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1000
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Pocket 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
COOLPIX P1000
Pros
- ✓125x 24–3000mm zoom
- ✓RAW support
- ✓4K video
- ✓Incredible reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large body
- –Slow at tele end
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P1000 at major authorized retailers.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 4 or COOLPIX P1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P1000 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the COOLPIX P1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P1000?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 1225 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P1000 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P1000 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. COOLPIX P1000: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 640 shots for the COOLPIX P1000, giving the COOLPIX P1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and COOLPIX P1000 at $999. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.