Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900 Comparison

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Nikon P1000

16 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Nikon P1000 with the camera that it replaced, the Nikon P900, list out what is new, its advantages over its predecessor and finally try to conclude if the P1000 is a worthy upgrade to the P900. Nikon P1000 was introduced to the market in July 2018 and Nikon P900 was launched in March 2015 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 40 months between the two cameras make.

P1000 and P900 are members of Nikon's Coolpix P series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Nikon Coolpix P Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Dimensions	Weight
Nikon P950	2020	16.0MP - 1/2.3	140 x 110 x 150mm	1005g
Nikon P1000	2018	16.0MP - 1/2.3	146 x 119 x 181mm	1415g
Nikon P900	2015	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	140 x 103 x 137mm	899g
Nikon P610	2015	16.0MP - 1/2.3	125 x 85 x 107mm	565g
Nikon P600	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	125 x 85 x 107mm	565g

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-07-10

16MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

24-3000 mm F2.8-8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.20" Fully Articulated Screen

2359k dot Electronic viewfinder

7.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

1415g. 146 x 119 x 181 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix P900 Compare

Nikon P900 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-03-02

16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)

24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

921k dot Electronic viewfinder

7.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

899g. 140 x 103 x 137 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P1000 over Nikon Coolpix P900

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
LCD Screen Size	3.2 vs 3"	0.2 inches larger display
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele	3000mm vs 2000mm	1000 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	125x vs 83.3x	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	12.0m vs 11.5m	0.5m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution	2359k dot vs 921k dot	156% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P900 over Nikon Coolpix P1000

Viewfinder Coverage	100% vs 99%	More accurate viewfinder
Battery Life	360 shots vs 250 shots	110 more frames with a single charge
Weight	899 g vs 1415 g	516 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	6.50 vs 8.00	faster lens at tele
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Nikon Coolpix P900

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection	Yes vs Yes	Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 921k dots	High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting	7.0fps vs 7.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	3000mm vs 2000mm	Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Nikon Coolpix P900

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	8.00 vs 6.50	Slow lenses at tele

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P1000 has external dimensions of 146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13″) and weighs 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P900 has external dimensions of 140 x 103 x 137 mm (5.51 x 4.06 x 5.39″) and weighs 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon P1000 and the Nikon P900. Nikon P900 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 44mm thinner than Nikon P1000.

Comparison image of the Nikon P1000 and the Nikon P900 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900.

Comparison image of the Nikon P1000 and the Nikon P900 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900.

Top View Comparison image of the Nikon P1000 and the the Nikon P900 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P900 is significantly lighter (516g ) than the Nikon P1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P1000

P900

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Average

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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P1000

P900

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix P1000 nor Nikon Coolpix P900 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P1000's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon P900's 3" screen.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon P1000's sensor is 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Nikon P900's sensor is 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Nikon P900's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon P1000.

Below you can see the P1000 and P900 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 Cameras

Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P1000 features a 24-3000 mm F2.8-8 125x zoom lens whereas Nikon P900 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P1000 has 1000mm longer reach than the Nikon P900. However, with a max aperture of f6.50, Nikon P900 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P1000

P900

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P1000

P900

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P1000

P900

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P1000

P900

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P900 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Nikon P1000 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon P900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P1000 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P900 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
3000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f8.00
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Nikon P1000 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
125.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
1415g
Body Thickness 181mm
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83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
899g
Body Thickness 137mm
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Nikon P1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P1000 and Nikon P900 scores compare:

Nikon P1000

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #12 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #283 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Nikon P900

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #31 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #447 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Nikon P1000 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P900 in all criteria except one: Portability. Nikon P900 is significantly smaller than Nikon P1000. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon P900. Otherwise, Nikon P1000 is the better camera overall.

Nikon P900 vs Nikon P1000 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix P1000	Nikon Coolpix P900
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Announced	2018-07-10	2015-03-02
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3	1/2.3"
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-3000 mm (125x)	24-2000 mm (83.3x)
Max Aperture	F2.8-8	F2.8-6.5
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	3.20"	3.00"
Resolution	921k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,359k dots	921k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	99%	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	12.00 m (at Auto ISO)	11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	1415g	899g
Dimensions	146 x 119 x 181mm	140 x 103 x 137mm
Battery Life	250 shots	360 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Yes
DxO Sensor Scores
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