Decision tools · Compare
Coolpix P1000 vs Z50 II
Quick take: The Z50 II has the highest resolution at 21MP; the Coolpix P1000 is the most affordable; only the Z50 II is weather sealed.
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.
Price buttons are affiliate links — GearFrame may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects a score. Learn more
Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z50 II — All-Round Photography: Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
Z50 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Coolpix P1000Nikon · 2018 | Z50 IINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 usedBest | £939 |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.9MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1415g (with battery) | 385g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 146.3 × 118.8 × 181.3mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 125x Nikkor 24-3000mm equivalent f/2.8-8 | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
Z50 II
Portrait
4.0/10
7.2/10
Street
3.2/10
6.4/10
Travel
2.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
2.5/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
3.3/10
6.0/10
Documentary
3.1/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
7.9/10
Landscape
2.9/10
5.5/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
8.1/10
Casual
1.8/10
6.4/10
Food
3.9/10
6.7/10
Macro
2.8/10
6.0/10
Architecture
3.6/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
2.5/10
5.5/10
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 →
Next
More comparisons with Coolpix P1000
Camera family history