Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
ZR is 7 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1000
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P1000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 1415 g)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZR 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
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
COOLPIX P1000 is 12mm wider, 38mm taller, and 132mm thicker than ZR.
COOLPIX P1000 is 785 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1000 · 49mm ZR
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
ZR
134 × 81 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
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX P1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
ZR
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
ZR
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Weight
630 g vs 1415 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon COOLPIX P1000
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P1000 or ZR?
ZR scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR?
COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1000 or the ZR?
COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR?
COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 785 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P1000 and ZR weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1000: No. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1000 launched at $999 and ZR at $2,199. The COOLPIX P1000 is $1,200 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.