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X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

vs

Nikon

COOLPIX P1000

125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2018

X100VI is 5.4 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

6categories

COOLPIX P1000

Sports & ActionWildlife

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X100VI wins 2 categories·COOLPIX P1000 wins 3 categories
  • AX100VI has lower Weight (521 g vs 1415 g)
  • AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16 MP)
  • BCOOLPIX P1000 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
  • BCOOLPIX P1000 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • BCOOLPIX P1000 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

X100VICOOLPIX P1000
Resolution40.2 MP16 MP
SensorAPS-C6.17 × 4.55 mm
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst20 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS6-stop6-stop
Weight521 g1415 g
Battery310 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

COOLPIX P1000

146 × 119 × 181 mm

1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)

X100VI is 18mm narrower, 44mm shorter, and 126mm thinner than COOLPIX P1000.

X100VI is 894 g lighter than COOLPIX P1000.

Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 181mm COOLPIX P1000

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 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.

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

COOLPIX P1000

146 × 181 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

COOLPIX P1000

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

13.2× 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

Use caseX100VICOOLPIX P1000
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Weight

    521 g vs 1415 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX P1000

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 6 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X100VI
COOLPIX P1000
Resolution
40.2 MP2.5× more
16 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.7 mm
6.17 × 4.55 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
X100VI
COOLPIX P1000
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
X100VI
COOLPIX P1000
Processor
X-Processor 5
EXPEED 7
X100VI
COOLPIX P1000
ISO min (native)
125
100−25 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
102,400
X100VI
COOLPIX P1000
Shutter type
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/180000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, X100VI or COOLPIX P1000?

X100VI scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — 40.2MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and COOLPIX P1000?

X100VI is 40.2 MP and COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X100VI and COOLPIX P1000 have in-body image stabilization?

X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the COOLPIX P1000?

X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X100VI and COOLPIX P1000?

X100VI weighs 521 g and COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g, so the X100VI is 894 g lighter.

Do the X100VI and COOLPIX P1000 record 4K video?

X100VI: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X100VI and COOLPIX P1000 weather sealed?

X100VI: Yes. COOLPIX P1000: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 640 shots for the COOLPIX P1000, giving the COOLPIX P1000 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X100VI launched at $1,599 and COOLPIX P1000 at $999. The COOLPIX P1000 is $600 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.