Nikon P1000 vs Nikon S9100

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P1000 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 7 years later than the S9100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P1000 matches up against the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P1000 and the S9100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and S9100 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and S9100.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P1000 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger P1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.