Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
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
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
X5 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
COOLPIX P1100
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 1410 g)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 16 MP)
- AX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AX5 has higher Battery runtime (135 min vs 80 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
X5 is 100mm narrower and 143mm thinner than COOLPIX P1100 but it is also 6mm taller.
X5 is 1210 g lighter than COOLPIX P1100.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 181mm COOLPIX P1100
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X5
46 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 181 mm
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
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
200 g vs 1410 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1100
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓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.
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X5 or COOLPIX P1100?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and COOLPIX P1100?
X5 is 72 MP and COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X5 and COOLPIX P1100 have in-body image stabilization?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while COOLPIX P1100 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and COOLPIX P1100?
X5 weighs 200 g and COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g, so the X5 is 1210 g lighter.
Do the X5 and COOLPIX P1100 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X5 and COOLPIX P1100 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. COOLPIX P1100: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
X5 is rated for about 135 minutes of continuous recording and COOLPIX P1100 for about 80 minutes, giving the X5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and COOLPIX P1100 at $1,149. The X5 is $599 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.