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Nikon P1000 breaks all record with 125x Optical ZOOM

Nikon P1000 breaks all record with 125x Optical ZOOM

Last Updated on July 23, 2018 by PixelPluck

Nikon recently announced the launch of new Nikon P1000 in the superzoom compact camera segment. This segment is also called as bridge cameras. These cameras pack fantastic and powerful features on a compact body. From clean and detailed macro shots to megazoom on to the moon and everything in between. The Nikon P-series has come a long way from the initial Nikon-P500. Nikon P1000 breaks all record with 125x Optical ZOOM. That is an astonishing 24-3000mm range.

The new Nikon P1000 is slightly bigger and bulkier in volume compared to the predecessor Nikon P900. However the most important feature is the optical zoom capability. The new Nikon P1000 offers upto 125x optical zoom. This is 42x more than the older camera. Thats staggering considering it is the optical zoom.

Nikon P1000 breaks all record with 125x Optical ZOOM
This is what 24-3000mm looks like

Here is a comparison between Nikon P900 vs Nikon P1000

FeaturesNikon P1000Nikon P900
Megapixel16 Megapixel CMOS Sensor16 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Sensor size1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm)1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Low pass filterYesYes
Optical Zoom125X83X
Aperture RangeF2.8 – F8F2.8 – F6.5
Macro Range1 Cm1 Cm
Image StabilizationOpticalOptical
AF systemContrast DetectContrast Detect
AF Points49 AF points49 AF points
ISOAuto, 100-6400Auto, 100-12800
Shutter Min/ mix15 sec-1/400015 sec-1/4000
Continuous shooting speed7fps7fps
Video4k 30fps

Full HD @60fps

Full HD @ 60fps
Display3.2″ 921k-Dot Free-Angle LCD Monitor3.0″ LCD Rear Screen Free-Angle LCD Monitor
Viewfinder Electronic (100%) Electronic (100%)
Hot shoeNoNo
WirelessWiFi and NFCWiFi and NFC
Battery life360 shots360 shots
Dimensions146 x 119 x 181 mm140 x 103 x 137 mm
Weight1.42 kg831 g

The newer Nikon P1000 sports a bigger 3.2″ LCD and can shoot 4k videos at 30 frames per second. The 125x optical zoom capability obviously comes at the price of significantly higher weight. The Nikon P1000 is almost 600gm heavier than the older camera. The weight is equivalent to a mid level DSLR. The sensor remains the same with slightly improved processor. However it shoots only 7fps.


It’s not just about the superzoom capability. Nikon P1000 can also shoot macro from just 1cm away. The closest focusing range is just 1cm for macro shots which is incredible range. The new Nikon P1000 can also shoot RAW images. This will really attract a lot of amateurs who wanted a DSLR. Nikon P1000 breaks all record with 125x Optical ZOOM

The official pricing for Nikon P1000 will be 996 USD. That is more than any entry level DSLR but you get what you pay for. The cameras will be available for sale through both online and offline portals.

You can order one for yourself from Amazon here. With it’s launch, Nikon P1000 has become the zommiest compact camera in the world or you may say Mother of All Zoom Cameras. If you are interested in more zoom action then read about the biggest zoom lenses in the world.


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