Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon D7500
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The D7500 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Nikon Coolpix P1100 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the D7500
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Resolution21MP vs 16MP (+5MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) vs 250 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | D7500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.4 | ||
| Street | +1.9 | ||
| Travel | +2.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.7 | ||
| Documentary | +2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.3 | ||
| Casual | +1.1 | ||
| Food | +0.7 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | D7500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £899 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 21MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card) | 640g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon F-mount (DX) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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