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
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
COOLPIX P1100 is 8 months newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1100
Wins
Z6 III
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
- BZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 7 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,359,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
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
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z6 III
139 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 181 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
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 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 P1100
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 120 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
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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 1.0/10 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 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, 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: 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 360 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.
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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.