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COOLPIX P1100

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 price

Released Feb 2025

vs
GR IV

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

Launch price

Released Jan 2026

GR IV is 11 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

COOLPIX P1100

Wins

4categories

GR IV

PortraitVlogging

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

COOLPIX P1100 wins 2 categories·GR IV wins 3 categories
  • BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
  • 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

COOLPIX P1100GR IV
Resolution16 MP25.74 MP
Sensor1/2.3 in.APS-C
ISO max6,400204,800
Burst120 fps4 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS4-stopYes
Weight1410 g262 g
Battery260 shots250 shots

Size and weight, to scale

COOLPIX P1100 front view

COOLPIX P1100

146 × 119 × 181 mm

1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GR IV front view

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

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

COOLPIX P1100 back view

COOLPIX P1100

146 × 119 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GR IV back view

GR IV

109 × 61 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

COOLPIX P1100 top view

COOLPIX P1100

146 × 181 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GR IV top view

GR IV

109 × 33 mm

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

Use caseCOOLPIX P1100GR IV
Portrait
2.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.5Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Landscape
1.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
2.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Vlogging
3.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins

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 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 6,400 — 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
  • 1080p max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

COOLPIX P1100
GR IV
Resolution
16 MP
25.74 MP+61%
Sensor type
CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3 in.
23.3 x 15.5 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
COOLPIX P1100
GR IV
Aperture
2.8-8
F2.8-F16
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-3000
28 mm
COOLPIX P1100
GR IV
Processor
EXPEED image processor
GR ENGINE 7
COOLPIX P1100
GR IV
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
6,400
204,800+5 stops
ISO max (expanded)
6,400
204,800
COOLPIX P1100
GR IV
Shutter type
Mechanical + CMOS electronic
Leaf shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec

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 2.0/10 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 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, 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.

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

Product images courtesy of Nikon and Ricoh press materials.