Nikon COOLPIX P950 Black 2020
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
Burst 7 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 1007 g
54 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
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Based on 31 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 7 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
| Battery Life | 290 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon COOLPIX P950 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Canon EOS R R1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 4897 |
| Burst FPS | 7 | 10 | 40 | 75 | 10 | 40 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1007 | 723 | 579 | 721 | 511 | 920 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon COOLPIX P950 | 36.7 | 87.6 | 64.3 | 67.8 | 62.9 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 72.7 | 63 | 87.9 | 90.3 | 93.3 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97.3 | 79.3 | 96 | 78.5 | 94.6 | 87.4 | 98.6 | 95.3 | 97.8 | 98.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 63 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 62.9 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.8 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
| Canon EOS R R1 Compare | 99.9 | 99.2 | 98.5 | 93.6 | 96.7 | 56.7 | 46.7 | 99.8 | 63 | 95.3 | 80.1 | 89.3 |
