Nikon Coolpix P950

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 3.20" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix P950 was announced in 2020 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.20" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix P950 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix P(xxx|1000) series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix P(xxx|1000) series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    2020    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P1000
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    		July
    2018    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P900
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    		March
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P610
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    		February
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P600
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    		February
    2014    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P530
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    		February
    2014    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P340
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    		February
    2014    		 12.2 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P330
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    		March
    2013    		 12.2 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P520
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    		January
    2013    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 3.20"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P510
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    		July
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P310
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    		June
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P300
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    		May
    2011    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 160 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P500
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    		February
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 160 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P100
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    		July
    2010    		 10.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P900 vs Coolpix P610 vs Coolpix P600 vs Coolpix P530.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P950.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.20"
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   USB Charging
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   No IP Streaming
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated screen

    Nikon Coolpix P950 has a 3.20" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Nikon Coolpix P950 with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 90% coverage.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix P950 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P950.

    Nikon P510
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon P1000
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon P340
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.2 MP

    Nikon P610
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon P100
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    1/2.3-inch

    10.3 MP

    Nikon P530
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon P500
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Nikon P300
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.2 MP

    Nikon P330
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.2 MP

    Nikon P900
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon P520
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Nikon P600
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix P950 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix P950 comes with EN-EL20a battery pack with battery life of 290 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix P950's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix P950 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.50 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix P950 has dimensions of 140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91"). It weighs 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz), so it is a heavy camera.

    140 mm (5.51")

    110 mm (4.33")

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    110 mm (4.33")

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    150 mm (5.91")

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    Nikon Coolpix P950 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix P950 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix P950 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Nikon Coolpix P950 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Nikon Coolpix P950 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Nikon Coolpix P950 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Nikon Coolpix P950 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Large Screen - 3.20"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Nikon Coolpix P950 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)

    Travel Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon Coolpix P950 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots

    Nikon Coolpix P950 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P950 and give score of 66 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    66

    Sensor

    POOR
    52

    We give Nikon Coolpix P950 a score of 52 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix P950 a score of 65 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix P950 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

    Focusing

    GOOD
    80

    We give Nikon Coolpix P950 a score of 80 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    82

    We give Nikon Coolpix P950 a score of 82 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.20"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    86

    We give Nikon Coolpix P950 a score of 86 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No IP Streaming
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    BAD
    33

    We give Nikon Coolpix P950 a score of 33 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Heavy - 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots


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