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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
57
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon P1000 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 4 years after the P600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P1000 matches up vs the P600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon P600

 P1000 P600 
RevealedJuly 2018February 2014Newer by 54 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P1000

 P600 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P600

 P1000 P600 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 has outer measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P1000 versus Nikon P600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P1000 vs the P600.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and P600 is 49 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and P600.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent P1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P600 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Nikon P600
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography features
Nikon P600 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
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has bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging info
Nikon P600 Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (565g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Nikon Coolpix P600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-10 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 250 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,000 $750