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A1 vs Nikon Coolpix P1100

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the Nikon Coolpix P1100 is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

31 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025Nikon Coolpix P1100Nikon · 2025
Price £909Best£979
Sensor —15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution 55.0MPBest16.0MP
Video —4K/30p
Autofocus —Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation —4-stop IBIS
Burst Rate —7fps
Battery Life —250 shots (CIPA)
Weight —1,410g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder —EVF
Screen —Vari-angle screen
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent)
Memory Cards —Single SD
Connectivity —USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
Nikon Coolpix P1100
Portrait
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4.4/10
Street
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3.4/10
Travel
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3.1/10
Wedding & Events
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3.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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3.4/10
Filmmaking
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3.4/10
Documentary
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3.7/10
Sports & Action
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4.4/10
Landscape
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3.2/10
Wildlife
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5.0/10
Casual
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2.8/10
Food
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4.5/10
Macro
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3.2/10
Architecture
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4.1/10
Astrophotography
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2.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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