Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P1000 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 3 years later than the P900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P1000 grades vs the P900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 has external dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P1000 against the P900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and P900 is 49 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and P900.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern P1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.