Nikon Coolpix P1000

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 3.20" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 was announced in 2018 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 16 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.20" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.


    Here is the Nikon Coolpix P(xxx|1000) series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix P(xxx|1000) series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon P950 January
    2020
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
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    2018
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P900 March
    2015
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P610 February
    2015
    16 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P600 February
    2014
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P530 February
    2014
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P340 February
    2014
    12.2 MP
    1/1.7-inch
    80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P330 March
    2013
    12.2 MP
    1/1.7-inch
    100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P520 January
    2013
    18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P510 July
    2012
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P310 June
    2012
    16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P300 May
    2011
    12.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    160 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P500 February
    2011
    12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    160 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P100 July
    2010
    10.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch
    80 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P900 vs Coolpix P610 vs Coolpix P600 vs Coolpix P530.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P1000.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.20"
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   USB Charging
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon Coolpix P1000 to its predecessor Coolpix P900 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix P900
    RAW Support vs
    Reachs More Telephoto 3000 mm vs 2000 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 125x vs 83.3x
    Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
    Larger Screen 3.20" vs 3.0"
    Higher Resolution Viewfinder 2,359k dot vs 921k dot
    Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 15 sec
    External Flash Connectivity vs
    Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
    Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Microphone Input vs
    DOWNGRADES Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix P900
    More Expensive $999 vs $599
    Less Powerful Processor Expeed vs Expeed C2
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/8 vs f/6.5
    Lower Viewfinder Coverage 99% vs 100%
    Built-in GPS vs
    Heavier 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) vs 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)
    Shorter Battery Life 250 shots vs 360 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P900.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated screen

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a 3.20" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Nikon Coolpix P1000 with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 99% coverage.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P1000.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 comes with EN-EL20a battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix P1000's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 has dimensions of 146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13"). It weighs 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz), so it is a heavy camera.

    146 mm (5.75")

    119 mm (4.69")

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    119 mm (4.69")

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    181 mm (7.13")

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    Nikon Coolpix P1000 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix P1000 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Large Screen - 3.20"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)

    Travel Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix P1000 gets a score of 52 and is POOR choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Nikon Coolpix P1000 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P1000 and give score of 70 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Nikon Coolpix P1000 a score of 66 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Nikon Coolpix P1000 a score of 64 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Video

    POOR
    45

    We give Nikon Coolpix P1000 a score of 45 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

    Focusing

    GOOD
    80

    We give Nikon Coolpix P1000 a score of 80 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    82

    We give Nikon Coolpix P1000 a score of 82 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.20"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    93

    We give Nikon Coolpix P1000 a score of 93 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    BAD
    28

    We give Nikon Coolpix P1000 a score of 28 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


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