Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon Z7 II
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 Z7 II
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Resolution46MP vs 16MP (+30MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationImproved — 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
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Burst rate10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic vs 7fps
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Battery life~420 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 | Z7 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.5 | ||
| Street | +2.6 | ||
| Travel | +2.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.2 | ||
| Documentary | +3.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.8 | ||
| Landscape | +3.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.4 | ||
| Casual | +1.9 | ||
| Food | +2.5 | ||
| Macro | +3.6 | ||
| Architecture | +2.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | Z7 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £2,699 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 46MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card) | 615g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
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