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Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Older Model is Nikon P900
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the P1000 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The P1000 was launched 3 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P1000 grades against the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony A7R II

 P1000 A7R II 
IntroducedJuly 2018June 2015Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Nikon P1000

 A7R II P1000 
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony A7R II

 P1000 A7R II 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P1000 vs the A7R II.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and A7R II is 49 and 68 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and A7R II.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P1000 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger P1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
57
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Sony A7R II
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R II Sports photography factors
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
bad battery life (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R II Travel photography advice
54
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R II Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P1000
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,415 grams)
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Sony A7R II
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-07-10 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,000 $2,913