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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Newer Model is Nikon P1000
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P100 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and P900 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 5 years prior to the P900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P100 grades versus the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon P900

 P100 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon P100

 P900 P100 
AnnouncedMarch 2015July 2010More recent by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Nikon P900

 P100 P900 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P100 vs the P900.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and P900 is 68 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and P900.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P900 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P900 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P100
Street photography with Nikon P900
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (481 grams)
45
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Nikon P900
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excellent zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Nikon P900
48
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (481 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (899 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P900 Landscape photography advice
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery (360 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (481 grams)
54
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (899 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481 gr (1.06 lbs) 899 gr (1.98 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $600