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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90

Portability
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Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon P900
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon P80
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P1000 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was introduced 9 years after the P90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P1000 grades against the P90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon P90

 P1000 P90 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2009Newer by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Nikon P1000

 P90 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P90

 P1000 P90 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P1000 versus Nikon P90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P1000 versus the P90.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and P90 is 49 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and P90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,415 grams)
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography info
Nikon P90 Travel photography info
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supports bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
low battery (250 shots)
heavier than average (1,415g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography info
Nikon P90 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P90 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,415g)
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Nikon P90
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-10 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,000 $700