Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon Z30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Z30 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Nikon Coolpix P1100 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Z30
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Resolution21MP vs 16MP (+5MP)
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Burst rate11fps vs 7fps
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Battery life~300 shots (CIPA) 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 | Z30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.9 | ||
| Street | +3.1 | ||
| Travel | +2.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +3.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.6 | ||
| Documentary | +1.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.2 | ||
| Landscape | +1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.1 | ||
| Casual | +4.4 | ||
| Food | +2.3 | ||
| Macro | +2.8 | ||
| Architecture | +1.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | Z30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £479 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 21MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card) | 405g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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