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
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2023
COOLPIX P1100 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1100
Wins
Z8
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BZ8 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ8 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 16 MP)
- BZ8 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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
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Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
COOLPIX P1100 is 2mm wider and 98mm thicker than Z8.
COOLPIX P1100 is 590 g heavier than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1100 · 83mm Z8
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
Z8
144 × 119 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
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P1100: mount data unavailable
Z8
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4 AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Reasons to choose
Z8
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z8 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
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Nikon COOLPIX P1100
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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 Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Z8?
COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1100 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1100 or the Z8?
COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Z8?
COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the Z8 is 590 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Z8 record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P1100 and Z8 weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1100: No. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1100 and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the Z8 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1100 launched at $1,149 and Z8 at $3,999. The COOLPIX P1100 is $2,850 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.