Cameraegg Compare logoCameraegg
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
Alpha 1 II

Sony

Alpha 1 II

50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.

$6,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2024

COOLPIX P1100 is 2 months newer.

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.

Wins

1categories

COOLPIX P1100

Wins

9categories

Alpha 1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

COOLPIX P1100 wins 1 categories·Alpha 1 II wins 4 categories
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,359,000)
  • ACOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 16 MP)

Key specs at a glance

COOLPIX P1100Alpha 1 II
Resolution16 MP50.1 MP
Sensor1/2.3 in.Full Frame
ISO max6,40032,000
Burst120 fps30 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBIS4-stop8.5-stop
Weight1410 g743 g
Battery260 shots520 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

Alpha 1 II front view

Alpha 1 II

136 × 97 × 83 mm

743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

COOLPIX P1100 is 10mm wider, 22mm taller, and 98mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.

COOLPIX P1100 is 667 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 181mm COOLPIX P1100 · 83mm Alpha 1 II

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

Alpha 1 II

136 × 97 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

Alpha 1 II

136 × 83 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Alpha 1 II

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

COOLPIX P1100: mount data unavailable

Alpha 1 II

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 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 P1100Alpha 1 II
Portrait
2.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
1.0Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
2.0Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX P1100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face priority, Subject tracking

  • 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

  • Codecs

    Adds MPEG-4 AVC

Reasons to choose

Alpha 1 II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…

  • EVF resolution

    9,437,184 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    50.1 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • 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

Alpha 1 II

Pros

  • 50MP stacked sensor
  • 30fps blackout-free burst
  • 8K 30p video
  • Best Sony AF

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Complex menus
  • Large files

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the COOLPIX P1100 and Alpha 1 II at major authorized retailers.

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.

Full specifications

= category winner

COOLPIX P1100
Alpha 1 II
Resolution
16 MP
50.1 MP3.1× more
Sensor type
CMOS
Full Frame Stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3 in.
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
COOLPIX P1100
Alpha 1 II
Aperture
2.8-8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-3000
COOLPIX P1100
Alpha 1 II
Processor
EXPEED image processor
BIONZ XR + AI processing unit
COOLPIX P1100
Alpha 1 II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
6,400
32,000+2.3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
6,400
102,400
COOLPIX P1100
Alpha 1 II
Shutter type
Mechanical + CMOS electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P1100 or Alpha 1 II?

Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Alpha 1 II?

COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?

COOLPIX P1100 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P1100 or the Alpha 1 II?

COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P1100 and Alpha 1 II?

COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 667 g lighter.

Do the COOLPIX P1100 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?

COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the COOLPIX P1100 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?

COOLPIX P1100: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P1100 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

COOLPIX P1100 launched at $1,149 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The COOLPIX P1100 is $5,350 less.

Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.

Add any camera to get a three-way COOLPIX P1100 vs Alpha 1 II vs X comparison.

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

Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.