Upgrade Guide
Nikon D7500→Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
→
Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the D7500. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Nikon Coolpix P1100
-
Generation8 years newer (2025 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
-
Resolution16MP (down from 21MP — optimised for low light)
-
Weather sealingNot 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 | D7500 | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.4 | ||
| Street | -1.9 | ||
| Travel | -2.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.7 | ||
| Documentary | -2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.5 | ||
| Landscape | -2.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.3 | ||
| Casual | -1.1 | ||
| Food | -0.7 | ||
| Macro | -1.0 | ||
| Architecture | -0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D7500 | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £979 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 640g (body only) | 1,410g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | Vari-angle screen | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD |
Compare side-by-side
⚖️ Compare these cameras
See D7500 and Nikon Coolpix P1100 next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.
Get a personalised upgrade score
Run the upgrade checker →
Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the Nikon Coolpix P1100 against your specific genres — not just specs.
Other upgrades from the D7500
Related buying guides