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
Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Released Sep 2025
ZR is 7 months newer.
Wins
COOLPIX P1100
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 1,600)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 1410 g)
- BZR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
COOLPIX P1100 is 12mm wider, 38mm taller, and 132mm thicker than ZR.
COOLPIX P1100 is 780 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1100 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 181 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P1100: mount data unavailable
ZR
✓ 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, Target Finding AF
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 1,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
630 g vs 1410 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only ZR supports it
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
- ✓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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P1100 or ZR?
ZR 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 ZR?
COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1100 does not have IBIS, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1100 or the ZR?
COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and ZR?
COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 780 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and ZR record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P1100 and ZR weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1100: No. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1100 launched at $1,149 and ZR at $2,199. The COOLPIX P1100 is $1,050 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.