Nikon COOLPIX P950
An 83x optical zoom lens with a 24–2000mm equivalent range and Dual Detect Optical VR stabilization enables 4K UHD video at 30fps from a 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. The 3.2-inch articulating LCD and built-in Wi-Fi simplify composing shots from tight angles and instant sharing. Best for beginners and casual videographers who want to capture distant wildlife or airshow footage without swapping lenses.
About This Camera
An 83x optical zoom lens with a 24–2000mm equivalent range and Dual Detect Optical VR stabilization enables 4K UHD video at 30fps from a 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. The 3.2-inch articulating LCD and built-in Wi-Fi simplify composing shots from tight angles and instant sharing. Best for beginners and casual videographers who want to capture distant wildlife or airshow footage without swapping lenses.
- Type compact
- Sensor 16MP 1/2.3-inch
- Video 4K @30fps
- Weight g 1005
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile) 10th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
- Below average af (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 16 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon COOLPIX P950 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1005 | 609 | 579 | 610 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon COOLPIX P950 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 60.2 | 29.1 | 58.2 | 9.5 | 44.9 | 64.4 | 49.6 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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