Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z9 is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1000
Wins
Z9
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 16 MP)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareCOOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
COOLPIX P1000 is 3mm narrower and 31mm shorter than Z9 but it is also 91mm thicker.
COOLPIX P1000 is 255 g heavier than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1000 · 91mm Z9
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
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 181 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX P1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P1000: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Reasons to choose
Z9
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 493
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Nikon COOLPIX P1000
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P1000 or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and Z9?
COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1000 or the Z9?
COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and Z9?
COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Z9 is 255 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and Z9 record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P1000 and Z9 weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1000: No. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1000 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1000 launched at $999 and Z9 at $5,499. The COOLPIX P1000 is $4,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.