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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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Sony

RX10 IV

1-inch bridge with 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, 24fps AF tracking, and pro video features.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Sep 2017

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COOLPIX P1000 is 1 year newer.

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Wins

1categories

COOLPIX P1000

★ Sports & Action★ Wildlife

Wins

4categories

RX10 IV

★ Sports & Action★ Wildlife

10 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

COOLPIX P1000 wins 1 categories·RX10 IV wins 4 categories
  • BRX10 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 493)
  • BRX10 IV has lower Weight (1095 g vs 1415 g)
  • BRX10 IV has higher Resolution (20.1 MP vs 16 MP)
  • BRX10 IV has higher AF frame coverage (94 % vs 90 %)
  • ACOOLPIX P1000 has lower AF low-light limit (-8.5 EV vs -4 EV)

Key specs at a glance

COOLPIX P1000RX10 IV
Resolution16 MP20.1 MP
Sensor6.17 × 4.55 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst15 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS6-stop6-stop
Weight1415 g1095 g
Battery640 shots640 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

RX10 IV

133 × 94 × 131 mm

1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.63 oz)

COOLPIX P1000 is 13mm wider, 25mm taller, and 50mm thicker than RX10 IV.

COOLPIX P1000 is 320 g heavier than RX10 IV.

Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1000 · 131mm RX10 IV

Sensor size, to scale

COOLPIX P1000

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

RX10 IV

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

4.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseCOOLPIX P1000RX10 IV
Portrait
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
7.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
2.0Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX P1000

  • AF low-light limit

    -8.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3

Reasons to choose

RX10 IV

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 133.1, 94.1, 131.2

  • Weather sealing

    Only RX10 IV supports it

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 493 — higher is better

  • Weight

    1095 g vs 1415 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    20.1 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    94 % vs 90 % — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
  • ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps

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

RX10 IV

Pros

  • ✓24–600mm reach
  • ✓24fps with AF
  • ✓Weather sealed
  • ✓Strong all-in-one travel camera

Cons

  • –1-inch sensor
  • –Large bridge body
  • –Expensive for sensor size

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

COOLPIX P1000
RX10 IV
Resolution
16 MP
20.1 MP✓+26%
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
6.17 × 4.55 mm
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
COOLPIX P1000
RX10 IV
Processor
EXPEED 7
BIONZ XR
COOLPIX P1000
RX10 IV
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
COOLPIX P1000
RX10 IV
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, COOLPIX P1000 or RX10 IV?

RX10 IV scores 5.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting.

What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and RX10 IV?

COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP and RX10 IV is 20.1 MP, so the RX10 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the COOLPIX P1000 and RX10 IV have in-body image stabilization?

COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX10 IV has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1000 or the RX10 IV?

COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic. RX10 IV reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1000 and RX10 IV?

COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g and RX10 IV weighs 1095 g, so the RX10 IV is 320 g lighter.

Do the COOLPIX P1000 and RX10 IV record 4K video?

COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p. RX10 IV: 4K up to 60p.

Are the COOLPIX P1000 and RX10 IV weather sealed?

COOLPIX P1000: No. RX10 IV: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1000 and 640 shots for the RX10 IV, giving the RX10 IV the edge.

How much does each cost?

COOLPIX P1000 launched at $999 and RX10 IV at $1,699. The COOLPIX P1000 is $700 less.

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