Upgrade Guide
Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100→Nikon Nikon ZR
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 Nikon ZR
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Resolution25MP vs 16MP (+9MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR)
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Burst rate20fps vs 7fps
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Battery life390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording 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 | Nikon ZR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.2 | ||
| Street | +1.4 | ||
| Travel | +3.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +3.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +4.5 | ||
| Documentary | +4.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.5 | ||
| Casual | +2.9 | ||
| Food | +3.3 | ||
| Macro | +3.0 | ||
| Architecture | +3.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | Nikon ZR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording | ↑ |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card) | 630g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | CFexpress Type B + microSD |
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