Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon Z8
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 Z8
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Resolution46MP vs 16MP (+30MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationImproved — 6-stop IBIS
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Burst rate20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG vs 7fps
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Battery life330 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 | Z8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +4.0 | ||
| Street | +2.4 | ||
| Travel | +2.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +4.4 | ||
| Documentary | +4.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +4.8 | ||
| Landscape | +4.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.9 | ||
| Casual | +1.8 | ||
| Food | +2.9 | ||
| Macro | +3.8 | ||
| Architecture | +3.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +4.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | Z8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £3,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 46MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card) | 910g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | CFexpress Type B / XQD + SD UHS-II |
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