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Nikon Point And Shoot Comparison - April 2026
| 1 Best Choice  9.9Exceptional | 2  9.7Exceptional | 3  9.6Exceptional | 4  9.5Excellent | 5 Best Value  9.4Excellent | 6  9.1Excellent | 7  8.9Very Good |
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ModelNikon D7500 DX-Format Digital SLR Body | Model Nikon Z fc | Retro-inspired compact mirrorless stills/video camera | Nikon USA Model | Model NIkon COOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital Camera | 83x Optical Zoom with Image Stabilization 16 MP 4K Ultra HD Video Wi-Fi Connectivity RAW Format and Rotating LCD Screen (Black) | Model Nikon COOLPIX P1100 Superzoom Digital Camera | 125x Optical Zoom with Image Stabilization 16 MP 4K Ultra HD Video Wi-Fi Connectivity RAW Format and Rotating LCD Screen (Black) | Model Nikon COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens Bundle Including Triple Battery + Deco Gear Backpack Bag Case + Filter Kit + Photo Video Software and Accessories | Model Nikon Z 30 | Our most compact, lightweight mirrorless stills/video camera | Nikon USA Model | Model Nikon COOLPIX P1100 125x Super Zoom Compact Digital Camera (26541) + Photo Software + 2 x 64GB Memory Card + Lens Filter Kit + Camera Bag + 2 x EN-EL20 + Charger + More |
BrandNikon | Brand Nikon | Brand Nikon | Brand Nikon | Brand Nikon | Brand Nikon | Brand Nikon |
Reviews | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews  | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews - |
Features | ||||||
Automatic focus 9.8 | Automatic focus 9.8 | Automatic focus 9.6 | Automatic focus 9.3 | Automatic focus 9.6 | Automatic focus 9.1 | Automatic focus 8.4 |
Image quality 9.9 | Image quality 9.9 | Image quality 9.3 | Image quality 9.1 | Image quality 9.6 | Image quality 9.4 | Image quality 8.6 |
Tech Specs | ||||||
item weight1.7 Pounds | item weight 0.86 Pounds | item weight 1000 Grams | item weight 3.11 Pounds | item weight 3.3 Pounds | item weight 0.77 Grams | item weight 2 Pounds |
display typeLCD | display type LCD | display type LCD | display type LCD | display type LCD | display type LCD | display type - |
effective still resolution20.9 MP | effective still resolution 20.9 MP | effective still resolution 16 MP | effective still resolution 16 MP | effective still resolution 16 MP | effective still resolution 20.9 MP | effective still resolution - |
compatible mountingsNikon DX | compatible mountings Nikon Z, Nikon F | compatible mountings Nikon 1 | compatible mountings Shoe Mount | compatible mountings Nikon 1 | compatible mountings Nikon Z | compatible mountings - |
flash memory typeSD, SDHC (UHS-I compliant), SDXC (UHS-I compliant) memory card | flash memory type SDHC | flash memory type SD | flash memory type SD | flash memory type SDXC | flash memory type SDHC | flash memory type - |
white balance settingsAuto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade | white balance settings Auto | white balance settings Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent | white balance settings Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent | white balance settings Custom | white balance settings Auto, Cloudy, Flash torch, Shade | white balance settings - |
photo sensor sizeAPS-C | photo sensor size APS-C | photo sensor size 1/2.3-inch | photo sensor size 1/2.3-inch | photo sensor size 1/4-inch | photo sensor size APS-C | photo sensor size - |
image stabilizationDigital | image stabilization Digital | image stabilization Digital | image stabilization Optical | image stabilization Optical, VR | image stabilization Digital | image stabilization - |
auto focus technologyEye Detection | auto focus technology Phase Detection | auto focus technology Contrast Detection | auto focus technology Face Detection | auto focus technology Contrast Detection | auto focus technology Hybrid | auto focus technology - |
form factorDSLR | form factor Mirrorless | form factor Large Sensor Compact | form factor Bridge | form factor Compact | form factor Mirrorless | form factor - |
are batteries includedYes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included - |
video capture formatMP4 | video capture format MP4 | video capture format MPEG-4 | video capture format H.264/MP4/MPEG-4 | video capture format MP4 | video capture format MOV | video capture format - |
shooting modesAperture-Priority, Auto modes, Manual, Programmed auto with flexible program, Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority, Special Effects Modes U1, U2 | shooting modes Automatic | shooting modes Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, backlight, night portrait, food, fireworks, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset | shooting modes Automatic | shooting modes Automatic | shooting modes Automatic | shooting modes - |
expanded iso minimum100 | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum - |
camera flashBuilt-In | camera flash Hotshoe | camera flash Hotshoe | camera flash Built-In | camera flash Built-In | camera flash Hotshoe | camera flash - |
expanded iso maximum51200 | expanded iso maximum 204800 | expanded iso maximum 12800 | expanded iso maximum 6400 | expanded iso maximum 6400 | expanded iso maximum 204800 | expanded iso maximum - |
screen size3.2 Inches | screen size 3 Inches | screen size 3.2 Inches | screen size 3.2 Inches | screen size 3 Inches | screen size 3 Inches | screen size - |
colorBlack | color Silver | color Black | color Black | color Black | color Black | color - |
battery weight80 Grams | battery weight 0.67 Grams | battery weight 0.6 Grams | battery weight 0.6 Grams | battery weight 2.5 Grams | battery weight 0.67 Grams | battery weight - |
connectivity technologyHDMI, USB | connectivity technology Wi-Fi, HDMI | connectivity technology Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi | connectivity technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | connectivity technology Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi | connectivity technology USB, HDMI | connectivity technology - |
focus typemanual-and-auto | focus type Manual Focus, Auto Focus | focus type Auto Focus, Manual Focus | focus type Auto Focus, Manual Focus | focus type Auto Focus | focus type Auto Focus, Manual Focus | focus type - |
jpeg quality levelBasic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Basic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Fine | jpeg quality level Fine | jpeg quality level Fine | jpeg quality level Basic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level - |
optical zoom1 x | optical zoom 1 x | optical zoom 83 x | optical zoom 125 x | optical zoom 83 x | optical zoom 1 x | optical zoom - |
display fixture typeTilting | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type Articulating | display fixture type - | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type - |
specific uses for productPhotography, Videography | specific uses for product - | specific uses for product General photography | specific uses for product Travel, Wedding, Wildlife | specific uses for product Photography, Videography | specific uses for product Content Creators | specific uses for product - |
memory slots available1 | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available - | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available - |
autofocus points51 | autofocus points 209 | autofocus points 399 | autofocus points - | autofocus points 171 | autofocus points 209 | autofocus points - |
skill levelProfessional | skill level Amateur | skill level Professional | skill level - | skill level Amateur | skill level Amateur | skill level - |
lens typeConverter | lens type - | lens type Zoom | lens type Telephoto | lens type zoom | lens type Macro | lens type - |
aspect ratio16:9, 3:2 | aspect ratio - | aspect ratio 4:3 | aspect ratio 4:3 | aspect ratio 16:9 | aspect ratio 1.50:1, 16:9 | aspect ratio - |
file formatJPEG, Raw | file format - | file format JPEG, RAW, MP4 | file format JPEG | file format JPEG | file format - | file format - |
model seriesD7500 | model series - | model series COOLPIX P950 | model series COOLPIX P1100 | model series Coolpix | model series - | model series - |
focus featuresAutomatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) | focus features - | focus features Auto Focus, Manual Focus | focus features Hybrid AF (Contrast-detect & Phase-detect) | focus features Contrast Detection Autofocus (Moving Subjects), Target Finding AF (Still Subjects) | focus features - | focus features - |
battery cell typeLithium Ion | battery cell type - | battery cell type Lithium Ion | battery cell type Lithium Ion | battery cell type Lithium Ion | battery cell type - | battery cell type - |
item height2.9 inches | item height - | item height 4.4 inches | item height 4.7 inches | item height 7 inches | item height - | item height - |
flash sync speed1/250 Second | flash sync speed 1/200 sec | flash sync speed 1/4000 | flash sync speed - | flash sync speed - | flash sync speed 1/200 sec | flash sync speed - |
maximum aperture3.5 Millimeters | maximum aperture - | maximum aperture 2.8 Millimeters | maximum aperture 2.8 f | maximum aperture - | maximum aperture 3.5 Millimeters | maximum aperture - |
maximum image size5568 Pixels | maximum image size - | maximum image size 8 Centimeters | maximum image size 16 MP | maximum image size 3.2 Inches | maximum image size - | maximum image size - |
has color screenYes | has color screen - | has color screen Yes | has color screen Yes | has color screen No | has color screen - | has color screen - |
aperture modes[F3.5-F5.6, F4.5-F6.3] | aperture modes - | aperture modes F2.8-F6.5 | aperture modes F2.8-F8.0 | aperture modes F2.8 | aperture modes - | aperture modes - |
exposure controlAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority, User | exposure control - | exposure control Aperture Priority, Automatic, Manual, Shutter Priority | exposure control Automatic | exposure control Manual | exposure control - | exposure control - |
digital stillYes | digital still - | digital still Yes | digital still Yes | digital still Yes | digital still - | digital still - |
total still resolution20.9 MP | total still resolution - | total still resolution 16 MP | total still resolution 16 MP | total still resolution 16 MP | total still resolution - | total still resolution - |
real angle of view2.02 Degrees | real angle of view - | real angle of view 5.86 Degrees | real angle of view 1.75 Degrees | real angle of view 2.9 Degrees | real angle of view - | real angle of view - |
sensor typeCMOS | sensor type - | sensor type CMOS | sensor type CMOS | sensor type CMOS | sensor type - | sensor type - |
built in mediaCamera Body Only | built in media - | built in media AN-DC3 Strap, Camera Body & Lens, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter, EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, UC-E21 USB Cable | built in media Camera Body & Lens | built in media Camera Body & Battery | built in media - | built in media - |
digital zoom7.8 | digital zoom - | digital zoom 4 | digital zoom 4 x | digital zoom 4.00 | digital zoom - | digital zoom - |
flash modesAuto; Auto/Red-Eye Reduction; Fill-In; Off; Rear Curtain/Slow Sync; Rear Sync; Red-Eye Reduction; Slow Sync; Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction | flash modes - | flash modes Automatic, Red Eye Reduction | flash modes Automatic | flash modes [Auto, On, Off] | flash modes - | flash modes - |
self timer20 Seconds | self timer - | self timer 10 Seconds | self timer 3 Seconds | self timer 10 Seconds | self timer - | self timer - |
focus modeContinuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) | focus mode - | focus mode Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) | focus mode Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) | focus mode Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) | focus mode - | focus mode - |
image capture typeStills | image capture type - | image capture type Stills & Video | image capture type Stills & Video | image capture type Stills & Video | image capture type - | image capture type - |
delay between shots0.13 seconds | delay between shots 3 seconds | delay between shots - | delay between shots - | delay between shots 0.14 seconds | delay between shots 3 seconds | delay between shots - |
age range descriptionAdult | age range description Adult | age range description - | age range description - | age range description Adult | age range description Adult | age range description - |
display resolution maximum1560000 Pixels | display resolution maximum - | display resolution maximum 921, 000 | display resolution maximum 16 MP | display resolution maximum 921x1080 | display resolution maximum - | display resolution maximum - |
audio output typestereo | audio output type stereo, microphone | audio output type Bluetooth | audio output type - | audio output type - | audio output type stereo, microphone | audio output type - |
metering methodsCenter Weighted | metering methods - | metering methods Center Weighted | metering methods Evaluative | metering methods Matrix Metering, Center-weighted Metering, Spot Metering | metering methods - | metering methods - |
video resolution4K UHD 2160p | video resolution - | video resolution 4K UHD 2160p | video resolution 2160p | video resolution 2160p | video resolution - | video resolution - |
wireless technologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi | wireless technology - | wireless technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | wireless technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | wireless technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | wireless technology - | wireless technology - |
continuous shooting8 | continuous shooting - | continuous shooting 7 FPS | continuous shooting 7 FPS | continuous shooting 7.00 | continuous shooting - | continuous shooting - |
remote includedNo | remote included - | remote included No | remote included No | remote included No | remote included - | remote included - |
minimum shutter speed1/8000 Seconds | minimum shutter speed - | minimum shutter speed 1 Seconds | minimum shutter speed 30 Seconds | minimum shutter speed 1/4000 Seconds | minimum shutter speed - | minimum shutter speed - |
write speed8 fps | write speed - | write speed up to 95 MB/s | write speed 7 fps | write speed High | write speed - | write speed - |
dots per screen922, 000 | dots per screen - | dots per screen 921, 000 Dot | dots per screen 921, 000 Dot | dots per screen 90029 | dots per screen - | dots per screen - |
photo sensor resolution20.9 MP | photo sensor resolution - | photo sensor resolution 16 MP | photo sensor resolution 16 MP | photo sensor resolution 16 MP | photo sensor resolution - | photo sensor resolution - |
viewfinderOptical | viewfinder - | viewfinder Electronic | viewfinder Electronic | viewfinder Electronic | viewfinder - | viewfinder - |
bit depth14 Bit | bit depth - | bit depth 12 Bit | bit depth 14 Bit | bit depth 14 Bit | bit depth - | bit depth - |
movie modeYes | movie mode - | movie mode Yes | movie mode Yes | movie mode Yes | movie mode - | movie mode - |
zoomDigital Zoom | zoom - | zoom Optical Zoom | zoom Optical Zoom | zoom Dynamic Fine Zoom is a new feature available on select Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras that extends the zoom range electronically 2x with minimal image degradation. | zoom - | zoom - |
autofocusYes | autofocus - | autofocus Yes | autofocus Yes | autofocus Yes | autofocus - | autofocus - |
minimum focal length- | minimum focal length 16 Millimeters | minimum focal length 24 Millimeters | minimum focal length 24 Millimeters | minimum focal length 4.3 Millimeters | minimum focal length - | minimum focal length - |
maximum focal length- | maximum focal length 50 Millimeters | maximum focal length 2000 Millimeters | maximum focal length 3000 Millimeters | maximum focal length 357 Millimeters | maximum focal length - | maximum focal length - |
warranty descriptionManufacturer | warranty description - | warranty description 1 year manufacturer | warranty description 1 Year Limited Manufacturer | warranty description - | warranty description - | warranty description - |
series number7000 | series number - | series number 26532 | series number - | series number 9 | series number - | series number - |
lens constructionTelephoto | lens construction - | lens construction 16 Elements in 12 Groups | lens construction 17 Elements in 12 Groups | lens construction - | lens construction - | lens construction - |
viewfinder magnification0.94x | viewfinder magnification 1.02x | viewfinder magnification 0.9x | viewfinder magnification - | viewfinder magnification - | viewfinder magnification - | viewfinder magnification - |
night visionNo | night vision - | night vision No | night vision - | night vision No | night vision - | night vision - |
global trade identification number00018208015818 | global trade identification number - | global trade identification number 00018208265329 | global trade identification number - | global trade identification number 00840133907766 | global trade identification number - | global trade identification number - |
touch screen typeLCD | touch screen type - | touch screen type Capacitive | touch screen type - | touch screen type - | touch screen type Resistive | touch screen type - |
total usb 2 0 ports1 | total usb 2 0 ports - | total usb 2 0 ports 1 | total usb 2 0 ports - | total usb 2 0 ports 1 | total usb 2 0 ports - | total usb 2 0 ports - |
flash memory speed classUHS-I or UHS-III | flash memory speed class - | flash memory speed class 10 | flash memory speed class - | flash memory speed class 10 | flash memory speed class - | flash memory speed class - |
total usb ports1 | total usb ports - | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports - | total usb ports - | total usb ports - |
supported image formatJPEG, RAW | supported image format - | supported image format JPEG, RAW | supported image format - | supported image format JPEG, NEF (or another RAW format) | supported image format - | supported image format - |
maximum shutter speed30 | maximum shutter speed - | maximum shutter speed 1/4000 Seconds | maximum shutter speed 1/4000 Seconds | maximum shutter speed - | maximum shutter speed - | maximum shutter speed - |
audio input- | audio input Microphone | audio input 3.5mm Stereo Jack | audio input - | audio input - | audio input Microphone | audio input - |
processor description- | processor description Nikon Expeed 6 | processor description - | processor description EXPEED Image Processor | processor description - | processor description Nikon EXPEED 6 | processor description - |
focal length description- | focal length description - | focal length description 4.3 to 357mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 2000mm) | focal length description Zoom form 24 to 3000 Millimeters | focal length description 24-2000mm (35mm equivalent) | focal length description - | focal length description - |
camera lens- | camera lens - | camera lens 83x Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens (4.3 to 357mm, 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 2000mm) | camera lens Telephoto lens with 125x optical zoom, covering a range equivalent to 24-3000mm in 35mm format. | camera lens 24-2000mm (35mm equivalent), 83x optical zoom lens | camera lens - | camera lens - |
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2NikonNikon Z fc | Retro-inspired compact mirrorless stills/video camera | Nikon USA Model
9.9 Image quality9.8 Automatic focusWhy we love it
Superb image quality with 20.9 MP DX CMOS sensor.
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9.6 Automatic focus9.3 Image qualityWhy we love it
Exceptional zoom for distant photography.
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