Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Nikon Coolpix P950

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P900Coolpix P950
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P1000
      MSRP$599$799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.76 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3
      Image File FormatJPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Focal Length4.3 - 357 mm4.3 - 357 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 2000 mm24 - 2000 mm
      Optical Zoom83.3x83.3x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.5f/2.8 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.20"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%90%
      Viewfinder Resolution921k dot2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +3
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 FramesUp to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 10 Frames
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Built-in Flash
      Flash Range11.50 m at Auto ISO11.50 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 15/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480 at 25/29.97/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Dimensions140 x 103 x 137 mm (5.51 x 4.06 x 5.39")140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10 x 7 x 6.5"
      Package Weight3.7 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Battery PackEN-EL23EN-EL20a
      Battery Life360 shots290 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P950
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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