Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon Nikon D780
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Nikon Coolpix P1100. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Nikon D780
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Resolution25MP vs 16MP (+9MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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 | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.3 | ||
| Street | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.8 | ||
| Documentary | +2.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.9 | ||
| Landscape | +3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.2 | ||
| Casual | +1.4 | ||
| Food | +1.3 | ||
| Macro | +2.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +4.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) | |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 7fps | |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card) | 840g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon F-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
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