Nikon Coolpix
P100
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P7000

Updated (August, 2011): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7000

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"The Nikon P7000 is aiming to improve image quality through a "less is more" approach: fewer pixels means less noise and, ultimately, better photos."
imaging-resource.com | talking about the P7000's image-quality
"We especially liked how the EV dial is adjustable with the thumb, and the large, clear numbers are easy to see for fast, accurate adjustments."
imaging-resource.com | talking about the P7000's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P7000

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Mid size 114x77x44 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Sensor size
 Large sensor
1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Battery life
 Great battery life
350 shots
Nikon Coolpix P100

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Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P100
"Good high ISO performance"
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the P100's iso-noise
"Materials, fit, and finish are typical for the class and price point."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the P100's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P100

Zoom
 Great zoom
26.1x
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P100
Zoom Much more zoom 26.1x vs 7.1x
Help
 Around 13.5x more zoom
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 Around 10% better wide angle
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.3 fps
Help
 More than 7.5x faster continuous shooting
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
Help
 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Nikon Coolpix P100 Learn more about
the Nikon P100

Advantages of the Nikon P7000
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
Help
 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
Help
 More than 50% larger sensor
Size Significantly smaller 114x77x44 mm vs 114x83x99 mm
Help
 2.4x smaller
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
Help
 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Thickness Much thinner 1.8" vs 3.9"
Help
 2.2x thinner
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Sensor shift, Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
Help
 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Weight Significantly lighter 310 g vs 481 g
Help
 Around 40% lighter
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 8s
Help
 7.5x longer exposures
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 10 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Nikon Coolpix P7000 Learn more about
the Nikon P7000
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digicams, and ignoring price

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Nikon Coolpix P7000 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P7000. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a pro digicam.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P100:1 cm
P7000:2 cm
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
P100:Digital
P7000:Tunnel
Shutter lag Minimal shutter lag Help
P100:190 ms
P7000:210 ms
Weight Heavy Help
P100:481 g
P7000:310 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Size Large Help
P100:114x83x99 mm
P7000:114x77x44 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Color depth Has significantly more color depth
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Coolpix P7000
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P7000
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P7000
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$180 - $229
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Coolpix P7000
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Zoom Has much more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P7000
Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300

Pro digicam

$299
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix P300 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Coolpix P300 vs the Coolpix P7000
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Super zoom

$355
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Size Slightly smaller
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 vs the Coolpix P100
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

Compact
Size Much smaller
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-P150 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Super zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix P90 vs the Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P7000 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$450
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Supports 24p No 24p support
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Compare the Coolpix P7100 vs the Coolpix P7000
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$350
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Coolpix P7000
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P7000
Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11

Pro digicam

$672
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Overall image quality Better image quality
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the PowerShot G11 vs the Coolpix P7000

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