Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6700
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Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2018
- Old Model is Nikon P900
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Introduced July 2023
- Succeeded the Sony A6600

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6700 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P1000 versus Sony A6700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the P1000 (1/2.3") and A6700 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The P1000 was launched 6 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P1000 grades versus the A6700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Sony Alpha a6700. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Sony A6700
P1000 | A6700 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Nikon P1000
A6700 | P1000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2023 | ![]() | July 2018 | Fresher by 60 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Sony A6700
P1000 | A6700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 enjoys outer measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Nikon P1000 versus Sony A6700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P1000 vs the A6700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and A6700 is 49 and 75 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and A6700.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P1000 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6700 will show more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older P1000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Sony Alpha a6700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-07-10 | 2023-07-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Nikon Expeed | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6192 x 4128 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-3000mm (125.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 199 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
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 | 570 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,000 | $1,399 |