Nikon Coolpix P1000 Review
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Our editorial take on the Nikon Coolpix P1000
The Nikon Coolpix P1000 is a superzoom compact built around one defining feature: a 125x optical zoom lens that stretches from 24mm to an astonishing 3000mm equivalent. That absurd reach makes it one of the most versatile cameras on the market, capable of capturing everything from wide landscapes to distant wildlife or celestial objects like the moon. Reviewers consistently praise the fun factor and sheer capability of the zoom, noting that it opens up photographic possibilities few other cameras can match. Build quality is solid, and the camera feels sturdy in hand despite its bulk.
Image quality in bright light is acceptable for the 1/2.3-inch sensor class, though it falls off noticeably in low light. The real trade-off is size and weight: at over 1,400 grams, the P1000 is extremely heavy and large for a compact, more akin to a small telephoto lens with a camera attached. The 250-shot battery life is also underwhelming for extended outings. Still, if you need extreme zoom reach without the cost and complexity of interchangeable lenses, the P1000 delivers a unique and engaging shooting experience that reviewers found genuinely useful for niche applications like birding, wildlife, and moon photography.
- Extreme 125x (24-3000mm equivalent) zoom range unmatched in the compact category
- Solid build quality and well-constructed body
- Good image quality for its sensor class in bright lighting conditions
- Versatile for landscapes, wildlife, and specialty modes like Moon and Bird modes
- Includes vari-angle LCD, OLED EVF, and 5-stop optical stabilization
- Very heavy and bulky at 1,415 grams, not truly pocketable
- Poor image quality in low light due to small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- Short battery life at approximately 250 shots per charge
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The P1000 is a fun camera to shoot with, even if it's just for the adventure of finding a subject to take full advantage of that 'absurd' lens.
Okay image quality for its class in bright conditions. Extremely long zoom range. Feels well-built. Cons. Very big and heavy. Very poor low ...
Capable of shooting everything from landscapes to far-off wildlife, the Nikon P1000 is perhaps the most versatile cameras we've come across, particularly if you ...
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About this product
125x (24-3000mm equiv).
Specs
- Usb
- Micro-USB, Hi-Speed USB
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g), Bluetooth 4.1
- Card Slot
- SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Mic Input
- Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm)
- Battery
- EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion
- Battery Life
- Approx. 250 shots (stills), Approx. 1 h 20 min (movie recording)
- Weight Grams
- 1415 g (with battery and memory card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3 mm (excluding projections)
- Optical Zoom
- 125x
- Aperture Range
- f/2.8-8
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24-3000 mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 1 cm (Macro close-up mode, wide-angle position)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 60p
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Autofocus
- Contrast-detect AF
- Raw Format
- NRW (Nikon RAW)
- Snapbridge
- Yes
- Viewfinder
- 0.39-in., approx. 2359k-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
- Hdmi Output
- Micro HDMI (Type D)
- Digital Zoom
- Up to 4x (250x Dynamic Fine Zoom)
- Special Modes
- Superlapse, Time-lapse movie, Moon mode, Bird mode
- Accessory Shoe
- ISO 518 hot-shoe
- Optional Remote
- ML-L7 Bluetooth remote controller
- Picture Control
- Yes
- Flash Sync Speed
- Synchronizes with all shutter speeds
- Lens Construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups (5 ED lens elements, 1 super ED lens element)
- Accessory Terminal
- Yes (MC-DC2, WR-R10/WR-1 compatible)
- Continuous Shooting
- Approx. 7 fps (up to 7 frames)
- Shutter Speed Range
- 1/4000 to 30 s (manual mode)
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.3-in. type
- Sensor Type
- Backside Illumination CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 16.0 MP
- Rear Screen
- 3.2-in., approx. 921k-dot, vari-angle TFT LCD
- Touchscreen
- No
- Release Date
- July 2018
- Stabilization
- Dual Detect Optical VR, 5.0-stop (lens shift for stills, combination of lens shift and electronic VR for movies)
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