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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Released Jan 2026
GR IV is 11 months newer.
Wins
COOLPIX P1100
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 1410 g)
- BGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
COOLPIX P1100 is 37mm wider, 58mm taller, and 149mm thicker than GR IV.
COOLPIX P1100 is 1148 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1100 · 33mm GR IV
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
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
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 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 1410 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only GR IV supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, COOLPIX P1100 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and GR IV?
COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P1100 does not have IBIS, while gR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1100 or the GR IV?
COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and GR IV?
COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 1148 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P1100 and GR IV record 4K video?
COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P1100 and GR IV weather sealed?
COOLPIX P1100: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1100 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the COOLPIX P1100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P1100 launched at $1,149 and GR IV at $1,499. The COOLPIX P1100 is $350 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.