Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P7000 and the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 was introduced in November 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj was introduced in August 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7000 over Nikon Coolpix S1100pj.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 99 vs 9
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 7.1x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 3 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs
      Microphone Input vs

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S1100pj over Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4320 x 3240
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Lighter 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) vs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P7000 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P7000 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon Coolpix S1100pj also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment


      Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 80% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S1100pj.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix S1100pj features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Expeed C2 processor.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7000, and up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. Nikon Coolpix P7000 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P7000 and 3.50 m on Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. Nikon Coolpix P7000 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 body has dimensions of 114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77") and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj body has dimensions of 101 x 68 x 24 mm (3.98 x 2.68 x 0.94"). Nikon Coolpix P7000 weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj weighs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      114 mm

      77 mm

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      101 mm

      68 mm

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      45 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and give them scores of 63 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      74
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      70
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      51
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      27
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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