Reasons to choose Coolpix P1000
Released in 2018, Coolpix P1000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 1,415 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P1000
vs Nikon Coolpix W150
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix P100017 mm²
Coolpix W150- Area ratio
- 1.65:1
- Absolute difference
- 11 mm²
- Relative difference
- 64.7%
The Coolpix P1000 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P1000MetricCoolpix W150
16 MPEffective pixels13.2 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor4.8 × 3.6
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.14 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.31 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density76.39 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor7.21
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
1,415 gWeight177 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL19 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P1000 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix W150 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P1000 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix W150 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix W150
Released in 2019, Coolpix W150 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 13.2 MP effective resolution, and a 177 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.