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Nikon

COOLPIX P1000

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

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2018

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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 price

Released Feb 2025

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COOLPIX P1100 is 6.4 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

COOLPIX P1000

★ Sports & Action★ Wildlife

Wins

3categories

COOLPIX P1100

★ Sports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

COOLPIX P1000 wins 4 categories·COOLPIX P1100 wins 1 categories
  • ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 1,600)
  • BCOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
  • ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 260 shots)
  • ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

COOLPIX P1000COOLPIX P1100
Resolution16 MP16 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mm1/2.3 in.
ISO max25,6001,600
Burst15 fps120 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS6-stopNo
Weight1415 g1410 g
Battery640 shots260 shots

Size and weight, to scale

COOLPIX P1000

146 × 119 × 181 mm

1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 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 P1100

146 × 119 × 181 mm

1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)

COOLPIX P1000 and COOLPIX P1100 share virtually identical body dimensions.

COOLPIX P1000 is 5 g heavier than COOLPIX P1100.

Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1000 · 181mm COOLPIX P1100

Sensor size, to scale

COOLPIX P1000

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseCOOLPIX P1000COOLPIX P1100
Portrait
4.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Landscape
2.0Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX P1000

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it

  • 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

  • Card types

    Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    7 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    1410 g vs 1415 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓Resolution — Both 16 MP
  • ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
  • ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
  • ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

COOLPIX P1000
COOLPIX P1100
Resolution
16 MP
16 MP
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
1/2.3 in.
AA filter
Yes
Yes
COOLPIX P1000
COOLPIX P1100
Aperture
—
f/2.8-8
COOLPIX P1000
COOLPIX P1100
Processor
EXPEED 7
EXPEED image processor
COOLPIX P1000
COOLPIX P1100
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600✓+4 stops
1,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
COOLPIX P1000
COOLPIX P1100
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + CMOS electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, COOLPIX P1000 or COOLPIX P1100?

COOLPIX P1000 scores 6.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 4K recording.

What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and COOLPIX P1100?

Both cameras share the same 16 MP resolution.

Do the COOLPIX P1000 and COOLPIX P1100 have in-body image stabilization?

COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX P1100 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).

Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1000 or the COOLPIX P1100?

COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and COOLPIX P1100?

COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g and COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g, so the COOLPIX P1100 is 5 g lighter.

Do the COOLPIX P1000 and COOLPIX P1100 record 4K video?

COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p.

Are the COOLPIX P1000 and COOLPIX P1100 weather sealed?

COOLPIX P1000: No. COOLPIX P1100: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1000 and 260 shots for the COOLPIX P1100, giving the COOLPIX P1000 the edge.

How much does each cost?

COOLPIX P1000 launched at $999 and COOLPIX P1100 at $1,149. The COOLPIX P1000 is $150 less.

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