Upgrade Guide
Nikon Coolpix P900→Nikon D4S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The D4S improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Coolpix P900 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the D4S
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate11fps vs 7fps
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Battery life~3020 shots (CIPA) vs ~360 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
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 | Coolpix P900 | D4S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.3 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.9 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -0.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Coolpix P900 | D4S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £204 used | £425 used | |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 16.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, 11 at f/8) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~3020 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 899g (with battery) | 1350g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | Nikon F mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual slots: XQD + CompactFlash |
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