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
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
COOLPIX P1100 is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P1100
Wins
Zf
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
- ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 7 fps)
- BZf has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZf 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
for scale
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
COOLPIX P1100 is 2mm wider, 16mm taller, and 132mm thicker than Zf.
COOLPIX P1100 is 700 g heavier than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1100 · 49mm Zf
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Zf
144 × 103 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 181 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P1100: mount data unavailable
Zf
✓ 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
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
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, MicroSD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Zf supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Zf supports it
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
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
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 Zf?
Zf 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 Zf?
COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1100 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1100 or the Zf?
COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Zf?
COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the Zf is 700 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Zf record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P1100 and Zf weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1100: No. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1100 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the Zf the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1100 launched at $1,149 and Zf at $2,049. The COOLPIX P1100 is $900 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.