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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

Zf

Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.

$2,049

Released Sep 2023

COOLPIX P1100 is 1.4 years newer.

Wins

1categories

COOLPIX P1100

Wins

9categories

Zf

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

COOLPIX P1100 wins 1 categories·Zf wins 4 categories
  • BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 1,600)
  • ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BZf has lower Weight (630 g vs 1410 g)
  • BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 7 fps)
  • BZf has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

COOLPIX P1100Zf
Resolution16 MP24.5 MP
Sensor1/2.3 in.Full Frame
ISO max1,60064,000
Burst120 fps30 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight1410 g630 g
Battery260 shots380 shots

Size and weight, to scale

COOLPIX P1100

146 × 119 × 181 mm

1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)

Zf

144 × 103 × 49 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

COOLPIX P1100 is 2mm wider, 16mm taller, and 132mm thicker than Zf.

COOLPIX P1100 is 780 g heavier than Zf.

Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1100 · 49mm Zf

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 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 P1100Zf
Portrait
1.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.5Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
1.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
2.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX P1100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264/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 1,600 — higher is better

  • Weight

    630 g vs 1410 g — lower is better

  • Eye AF

    Only Zf supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only Zf supports it

Both cameras share

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

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

Full specifications

= category winner

COOLPIX P1100
Zf
Resolution
16 MP
24.5 MP+53%
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch CMOS
Full Frame BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3 in.
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
COOLPIX P1100
Zf
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
Zf
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps
14 fps2× more
Burst (electronic)
120 fps4× more
30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
COOLPIX P1100
Zf
Max resolution
4K UHD
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
N-Log / HLG
Codecs
H.264/AVC
H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
COOLPIX P1100
Zf
Weight
1410 g
630 g−780 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
146.3 × 118.8 × 181.3 mm
144 × 103 × 49 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P1100 or Zf?

Zf 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 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 does not have IBIS, 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 630 g, so the Zf is 780 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.

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