Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon D850
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 D850
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Resolution46MP vs 16MP (+30MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding vs 250 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new 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 | D850 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.4 | ||
| Street | +1.5 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.2 | ||
| Documentary | +2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.1 | ||
| Landscape | +3.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.4 | ||
| Casual | +0.8 | ||
| Food | +1.3 | ||
| Macro | +2.3 | ||
| Architecture | +2.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | D850 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £2,199 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 46MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 153-point AF system (99 cross-type) — Multi-CAM 20K | |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | None (relies on VR lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 9fps (7fps with tilt screen AF) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | ~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding | ↑ |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card) | 915g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | Optical pentaprism — 0.75× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon F mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual slots — XQD and SD UHS-II |
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