Upgrade Guide
Nikon Z30→Nikon Nikon Coolpix P1100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Z30. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Nikon Coolpix P1100
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Generation3 years newer (2025 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 21MP — optimised for low light)
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 | Z30 | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.9 | ||
| Street | -3.1 | ||
| Travel | -2.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.6 | ||
| Documentary | -1.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.2 | ||
| Landscape | -1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.1 | ||
| Casual | -4.4 | ||
| Food | -2.3 | ||
| Macro | -2.8 | ||
| Architecture | -1.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Z30 | Nikon Coolpix P1100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £979 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 405g (body only) | 1,410g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Vari-angle screen | |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD |
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