Nikon COOLPIX P950
Its 83x optical zoom lens, reaching a 2000mm equivalent focal length, makes extreme telephoto shooting possible in a fixed-lens body. The 3.2-inch articulating display and 4K video recording add framing flexibility and solid resolution for a superzoom. This camera is best for wildlife observers and long-distance hobbyists who prioritize massive reach over portability or low-light sensor performance.
Type compact
Sensor 16MP 1/2.3-inch
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 1005 g
31 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average sensor (11th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| 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 | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1005 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon COOLPIX P950 | 30.9 | 33.9 | 59.5 | 26.9 | 56.7 | 10.7 | 44.7 | 58.9 | 43.7 | 69.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86 | 94.4 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 99 | 92.8 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 67.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 89 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 93 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 86 | 97.4 | 94.9 | 96.8 | 54.4 | 88.6 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.8 | 82.5 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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