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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

Released Feb 2025

vs

Nikon

Z6 III

First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.

$2,499

Released Jun 2024

COOLPIX P1100 is 8 months newer.

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Wins

0categories

COOLPIX P1100

Wins

9categories

Z6 III

Video & HybridSports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

COOLPIX P1100 wins 0 categories·Z6 III wins 5 categories
  • BZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 1,600)
  • BZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BZ6 III has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,359,000)
  • BZ6 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 7 fps)
  • BZ6 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 4 stops)

Key specs at a glance

COOLPIX P1100Z6 III
Resolution16 MP24.5 MP
Sensor1/2.3 in.Full Frame
ISO max1,60064,000
Burst120 fps120 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight1410 g760 g
Battery260 shots380 shots

Size and weight, to scale

COOLPIX P1100

146 × 119 × 181 mm

1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)

Z6 III

139 × 102 × 74 mm

760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)

COOLPIX P1100 is 8mm wider, 17mm taller, and 107mm thicker than Z6 III.

COOLPIX P1100 is 650 g heavier than Z6 III.

Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1100 · 74mm Z6 III

Sensor size, to scale

Z6 III

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

COOLPIX P1100: mount data unavailable

Z6 III

✓ more lenses

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 third-party

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

Use caseCOOLPIX P1100Z6 III
Portrait
1.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
1.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
2.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX P1100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC

Reasons to choose

Z6 III

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Dogs…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    64,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only Z6 III supports it

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Burst (electronic)Both 120 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

Z6 III

Pros

  • Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
  • 6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
  • 5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
  • 14fps mechanical burst

Cons

  • EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
  • Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

COOLPIX P1100
Z6 III
Resolution
16 MP
24.5 MP+53%
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
Full Frame Partially Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3 in.
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
COOLPIX P1100
Z6 III
AF system
Contrast-detect AF
Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
AF points / zones
273
AF low-light limit
-10 EV
Eye AF
No
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
People, Birds, Dogs, Cats, Cars, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trains, Airplanes
COOLPIX P1100
Z6 III
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps
14 fps2× more
Burst (electronic)
120 fps
120 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames
COOLPIX P1100
Z6 III
Max resolution
4K UHD
6K RAW
4K max frame rate
30 fps
120 fps4× more
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
N-Log / HLG
Codecs
H.264/AVC
N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
COOLPIX P1100
Z6 III
Weight
1410 g
760 g−650 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
146.3 × 118.8 × 181.3 mm
138.5 × 101.5 × 74 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P1100 or Z6 III?

Z6 III scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Z6 III?

COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?

COOLPIX P1100 does not have IBIS, while z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1100 or the Z6 III?

COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Z6 III?

COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the Z6 III is 650 g lighter.

Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Z6 III record 4K video?

COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p. Z6 III: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the COOLPIX P1100 and Z6 III weather sealed?

COOLPIX P1100: No. Z6 III: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1100 and 380 shots for the Z6 III, giving the Z6 III the edge.

How much does each cost?

COOLPIX P1100 launched at $1,149 and Z6 III at $2,499. The COOLPIX P1100 is $1,350 less.

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