Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
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
COOLPIX P1100 is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1000
Wins
COOLPIX P1100
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BCOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 4 stops)
- BCOOLPIX P1100 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (260 shots vs 250 shots)
- BCOOLPIX P1100 has lower Weight (1410 g vs 1415 g)
- BCOOLPIX P1100 has higher 4K max frame rate (30 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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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
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 mm
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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.
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 181 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
COOLPIX P1000
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds MP4, MPEG-4
Eye AF
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 4 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1100
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
Battery life (CIPA)
260 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Weight
1410 g vs 1415 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
30 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 16 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 7 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, COOLPIX P1000 or COOLPIX P1100?
COOLPIX P1000 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — Bird AF subject recognition.
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 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization.
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 29.97p. 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 250 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1000 and 260 shots for the COOLPIX P1100, giving the COOLPIX P1100 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 July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.