Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon Z50
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Z50 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Nikon Coolpix P1100 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Z50
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Resolution21MP vs 16MP (+5MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate11fps vs 7fps
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Battery life300 shots (CIPA) 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 | Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.2 | ||
| Street | +2.9 | ||
| Travel | +3.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.4 | ||
| Documentary | +2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.4 | ||
| Landscape | +2.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.2 | ||
| Casual | +2.5 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | +2.4 | ||
| Architecture | +1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £499 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 21MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| 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) | 397g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-I |
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