Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Nikon Coolpix P520

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P950Coolpix P520
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P510
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P530
      MSRP$799
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.16 x 4.62 mm
      Total Pixels16.79 Megapixel18.91 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564896 x 3672
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Contrast Detect (sensor)
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Focal Length4.3 - 357 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 2000 mm24 - 1000 mm
      Optical Zoom83.3x41.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.5f/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.20"3.20"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage90%100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec8 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 10 Frames
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Fill Flash
      Second-Curtain Sync
      Slow Sync
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range11.50 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture 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 P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      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.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      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
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Dimensions140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91")125 x 84 x 102 mm (4.92 x 3.31 x 4.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10 x 7 x 6.5"7.4 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.7 lb2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Battery PackEN-EL20aEN-EL5
      Battery Life290 shots200 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage015 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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