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Nikon COOLPIX P1100 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£850Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:1400 gBattery life (CIPA):250 shots

Nikon COOLPIX P1100 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications, 28 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Nikon COOLPIX P1100
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

35%

5.5

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

5.5

Reviews score

10%

5.5

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 52% of cameras
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

6.0

Price

▼Worse than 87%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

28%

4.8

Sensor & Image

25%

5.4

Photo Features

18%

6.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.3

Display & Design

8%

5.2

Battery & Power

7%

7.0

Connectivity & Storage

▲Better than 65%
5.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models

5.5

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (28)
15 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 57%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (3)
List score: in 3 of 137 lists (2%)
★Better than 90%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Nikon COOLPIX P1100

Based on 10 · 16

Reviewers love the enormous zoom reach and easy operation, but slow autofocus and poor low-light results are the main complaints.
Praised
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Criticised
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What owners say about the Nikon COOLPIX P1100

Based on 95 owners sharing their experience in online comments

57%positive17%mixed26%negative

Owners love the extraordinary reach, while image quality, shaky long zoom, and hunting autofocus keep expectations in check.

What owners dislike

  • Owners find images soft and lacking detail, especially at long zoom, with a small sensor that makes sharp results hard to get.13
  • Autofocus hunts and struggles at long zoom, especially on birds in trees or brush, on moving subjects, and against bright backgrounds like the sky.13
  • Shots at long zoom blur without stabilization, so owners say a tripod is needed above about 600mm, and video stabilization is also weak.6
  • Owners say the camera is large and heavy, feeling like a brick to carry, and too bulky for everyday carrying compared with smaller cameras.6
  • Owners compare it with the P950 and say the P1100 offers only a small zoom gain and is not worth the extra size and price.6
  • Owners say image quality drops in low light, with noise above ISO 800 and slow results in shadows, so good results need bright conditions.3
  • Owners say RAW shooting is limited to certain modes and ISO 1600 at most, and scene modes save only JPEG files, which are overprocessed.3
  • Owners say the battery drains quickly, especially when zooming often, so a spare battery is recommended.3
  • Some owners report the zoom does not engage at all, even at 125x in auto mode with digital zoom turned on.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX P1100

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

28%

4.8

Sensor & Image

25%

5.4

Photo Features

18%

6.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.3

Display & Design

8%

5.2

Battery & Power

7%

7.0

Connectivity & Storage

5.5
Reviews score
5.5
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

6.0

Price

6.2
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
16 MP
This camera captures images at 16 MP, which is lower than 61.4% of cameras and equal to 10.8% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.32 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.32 µm, which are smaller than those in 89.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.8% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 6,400, which is higher than 38.6% of cameras and equal to 15.7% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
99
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 99, which is higher than 74.4% of cameras and equal to 5.1% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
3,840 px
This camera records at 3,840 px, which is higher than the resolution in 75.7% of cameras and the same as in 19% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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What reviewers say
Type
bridge
Weight
1,400 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 1,400 g, which is heavier than 98.5% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Width
146.3 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 146.3 mm wide, which is wider than 92.9% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Height
118.8 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 118.8 mm tall, which is taller than 96.1% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Thickness
181.3 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 181.3 mm thick, which is thicker than 99.8% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 250 shots per charge, which is shorter than 71.4% of cameras and equal to 4.2% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,110 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 1,110 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 51.1% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
yes
This camera supports USB Power Delivery. 10.5% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
This camera uses Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g), which is more advanced than the Wi-Fi in 52.6% of cameras and the same as in 2.1% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 24% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.2
This camera has Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 99.3% of cameras and the same as 0.3% of cameras.
USB Type-C
yes
This camera features USB Type-C. 16.3% of cameras use USB-C ports.
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Nikon COOLPIX P1100 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Combined stabilization
    This camera supports combined stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Higher video resolution
    This camera records at higher resolution than the average camera (3,840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Has microphone input
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
  • Fully articulated screen
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • 76 more focus points
    This camera has a higher focus-point count than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    99 vs 23
  • 13.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (3)
    List score: in 3 of 137 lists (2%)
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Fully articulated screen
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • 0.2 in larger screen
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (3.2 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    3.2 in vs 3 in
  • 1 more customisable buttons
    This camera has more customisable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera has 0 customisable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 11 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2025 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,025 vs 2,014
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Combined stabilization
    This camera supports combined stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 76 more focus points
    This camera has a higher focus-point count than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    99 vs 23
  • 19.23x more optical zoom
    This camera offers more optical zoom than the average camera (125 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    125 x vs 6.5 x
  • 1.4 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (7 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    7 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Higher video resolution
    This camera records at higher resolution than the average camera (3,840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Has microphone input
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • Clean HDMI output
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 43.1% of cameras support this mode.
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • USB Power Delivery
    This camera supports USB Power Delivery, the average camera does not.
  • Has USB Type-C
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1,010.5 g heavier
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (1,400 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    1,400 g vs 389.5 g
  • 1.72 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.32 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 15.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models

    5.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (28)
    15 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.5 vs 6.5
  • 19,200 ISO lower expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a lower ISO than the average camera (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • 80 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    250 shots vs 330 shots
  • 1 % less coverage
    This camera shows less of the frame than the average camera (99 % vs 100 %). The average camera shows 100 % of the frame.
    99 % vs 100 %
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 15.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models

    5.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (28)
    15 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.5 vs 6.5
  • 23.6% lower sentiment score
    5.5 vs 7.2
  • 11% worse value for money
    Nikon COOLPIX P1100 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.2 vs 6.9).
    6.2 vs 6.88
  • 2.93x more expensive
    Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is more expensive than the average camera (£850 vs £290).
    £850 vs £290
  • 1,010.5 g heavier
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (1,400 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    1,400 g vs 389.5 g
  • 1 % less coverage
    This camera shows less of the frame than the average camera (99 % vs 100 %). The average camera shows 100 % of the frame.
    99 % vs 100 %
  • 135.4 mm thicker
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (181.3 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    181.3 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 45.1 mm taller body
    This camera is taller than the average camera (118.8 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    118.8 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 27.3 mm wider
    This camera is wider than the average camera (146.3 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    146.3 mm vs 119 mm
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.72 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.32 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 19,200 ISO lower expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a lower ISO than the average camera (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 80 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    250 shots vs 330 shots

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Travel by Santhosh Hegde
≈ estimated
22/11/2025
Field test · wildlife and bird shots at full zoom
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 offers strong value for wildlife and travel, though it is not as crisp as a DSLR and wobbles at full zoom.
4.0
Stafford Fuhs
≈ estimated
05/11/2025
Long-term ownership · camera failure after two months
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is too fragile for outdoor use, so it is not recommended; better options exist for the money.
8.0
Filming4u
≈ estimated
03/10/2025
Hands-on zoom test · distant aircraft, focus and shake
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a decent choice for distant subjects, though focus and tracking can be frustrating.
7.0
Ralph Mayhew Photography
≈ estimated
16/06/2025
Analysis and print-size tests · sensor and zoom limits
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is fine for travel and social photos, but not for large prints or fine detail.
7.0
Filming4u
≈ estimated
17/04/2025
Hands-on test · close-range optical zoom and stability
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is best used on close subjects; long-distance zoom and digital zoom are not usable.
8.0
Leigh & Raymond Photography
≈ estimated
28/03/2025
Hands-on review · zoom, wildlife and video tests
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a versatile all-round zoom with trade-offs in low light and autofocus speed, and a great option for many.
7.0
Filming4u
≈ estimated
28/03/2025
Field zoom tests · optical and digital zoom at distance
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 holds up at distance with optical zoom, but digital zoom breaks down beyond about three quarters of a mile.
8.0
Tony & Chelsea Northrup
≈ estimated
27/03/2025
Hands-on review · wildlife, zoom and image tests
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a niche camera for far-away wildlife shots, with reservations about action, close-ups and battery life.
8.0
KrissoPhotography
≈ estimated
07/06/2026
Gimbal head test · camera used for long zoom shots
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is fun to shoot at long reach, though it fits the gimbal head poorly.
9.0
One Lens Two
≈ estimated
24/08/2025
Zoom tests · distant tower, trucks on a bridge and moon
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 lets you photograph distant details that a normal camera cannot reach, and the reviewer clearly loves it.
6.0
Ralph Mayhew Photography
≈ estimated
31/05/2025
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is light and different, but quite basic, with 4K video limited by its small sensor.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
photographyblog.com
✓ explicit
09/02/2026
Hands-on review · Superzoom bridge
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a 3000mm zoom for travel and bird photographers, but it is nearly identical to the P1000, so P1000 owners needn't upgrade.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
24/09/2025
Hands-on review · Superzoom bridge
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a heavy bridge camera whose stabilised 3000mm zoom delivers sharp handheld reach, but low light and its weight hold it back.
8.0
lensandshutter.com
≈ estimated
18/05/2026
Field test · Superzoom bridge
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a travel and wildlife zoom that shoots handheld at full reach in good light, but low-light shots and fast action are weak spots.
7.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
04/05/2025
Hands-on review · Superzoom bridge
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a niche camera whose 125x zoom reaches the Moon and distant animals, but its small sensor limits it to bright scenes.
6.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
18/08/2025
Hands-on test · 125x zoom bridge
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a zoom specialist whose 125x reach suits birds and the Moon, but its 3.1-pound weight and clumsy autofocus limit it.
9.0
shreyas-yadav.com
≈ estimated
19/07/2025
Field review · Wildlife photography
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a capable wildlife camera for still birds and animals in good light, though fast distant subjects and dense forest test its autofocus.
8.0
photoscala.de
≈ estimated
10/06/2025
Lab and field test · Bridge zoom
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a versatile bridge camera, but its 3000mm zoom takes practice to hold steady by hand.
8.0
appareil-photo-numerique.fr
✓ explicit
10/06/2026
Full review · 125x superzoom
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 has no rival for distant wildlife and Moon shots, but its weight and light-hungry small sensor make it a specialist's camera.
8.0
binomania.it
≈ estimated
10/05/2025
Field test · Birdwatching superzoom
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a unique zoom for birdwatchers and astronomy fans, though its bulk and modest battery life hold it back.
8.0
blog.computercreatief.nl
≈ estimated
11/09/2025
Hands-on review · Long-zoom camera
Verdict
The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is a good long-range camera for birds, aircraft and distant buildings, but its size and heat shimmer on sunny days limit it.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Nikon COOLPIX P1100

  • A 125 x optical zoom brings distant subjects close.
  • The 3.2 in flip-out screen suits high and low angles.
  • The electronic viewfinder helps you frame at full zoom.
  • 7 fps shooting catches birds in flight.
  • Combined stabilization helps at long zoom settings.
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB-C make moving files simple.

What customers don't like about Nikon COOLPIX P1100

  • At 1400 g it is heavy to carry on long walks.
  • The small 1/2.3 in sensor and ISO 6400 limit results in dim light.
  • The viewfinder covers 99 % of the frame, so edges can differ from the final shot.
  • There is no headphone output, so audio cannot be monitored while recording.
  • There is no weather sealing, so rain and dust need care.

Verdict

A 125 x optical zoom is the reason to look twice at the Nikon COOLPIX P1100, which reaches far across a field or a lake. The 3.2 in screen flips out for high and low angles, and the electronic viewfinder helps when framing at full reach. Combined stabilization is rated at 4 stops, so a tripod is still wise at full zoom. Shooting runs at 7 fps, which catches birds in flight, and video reaches 4K at 30 fps with a microphone input and slow motion. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB-C make moving files simple. The trade-off is weight: at 1400 g it is a hard carry on a long walk. It suits a hobbyist who watches birds, the Moon or sports from the side of the field and does not mind a heavy camera.

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