Nikon P1000 vs Nikon Z9

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P1000 vs Nikon Z9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the P1000 (1/2.3") and Z9 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The P1000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Z9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the P1000 matches up versus the Z9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Nikon Z9. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Nikon Z9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 has outer dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P1000 vs Nikon Z9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P1000 compared to the Z9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and Z9 is 49 and 51 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and Z9.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z9 will give you more detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged P1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.