Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix A900 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix A900 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix A900 Specs

Coolpix P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

Coolpix A900

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 1600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-840mm (35x), f3.4-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 113.0 x 66.5 x 39.9mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.6″)
  • 298g (9.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix A900

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix A900: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Nikon Coolpix A900 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix A900
Auto Focus points (4)

99 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 80 – 1600 ISO
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the connector for an external microphone.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 10 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix A900

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix A900
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.30
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 270
Weighs less (2)

1415g
(45.6 oz.)		 298g
(9.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)		 300cm³
(19 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix A900 are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000. Another advantage over the Coolpix P1000: the more compact size.

Yields 12 points for the Coolpix A900.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix A900
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

7 7
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi
Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Nikon Coolpix A900 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P1000 and Coolpix A900

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Nikon Coolpix A900

10
12

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon Coolpix P1000.