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Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P900
Quick take: The Coolpix P900 is the most affordable.
16 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 | Coolpix P1000Nikon · 2018 | Coolpix P900Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 used | £204 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1415g (with battery) | 899g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 146.3 × 118.8 × 181.3mm | 139.5 × 103.2 × 137.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 125x Nikkor 24-3000mm equivalent f/2.8-8 | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
Coolpix P1000
Coolpix P900
Portrait
4.0/10
3.6/10
Street
3.2/10
3.9/10
Travel
2.9/10
3.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
2.4/10
Vlogging & Video
2.5/10
2.3/10
Filmmaking
3.3/10
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Documentary
3.1/10
2.4/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
4.3/10
Landscape
2.9/10
3.1/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
5.0/10
Casual
1.8/10
2.3/10
Food
3.9/10
3.9/10
Macro
2.8/10
2.9/10
Architecture
3.6/10
3.6/10
Astrophotography
2.5/10
2.6/10
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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