Nikon Coolpix P950 1/2.3" Compact Camera (2020)

MSRP 799 USD25% Neofiliac60% External
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Product Overview

Nikon Coolpix P950 is a 1/2.3" compact camera with a large zoom range. Introduced by Nikon in 2020, it comes with a 1/2.3" sensor with 16 MP (4608 x 3456) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. The Coolpix P950's 7.0 fps burst rate limits its use for certain types of photography, but it is hardly something that most photographers should worry about.
The P950 comes with a fully articulated display. Those who intend to use the Nikon Coolpix P950 for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 5.5 stops of IBIS. Nikon has endowed this compact camera with a 83.3x zoom lens, which can be quite useful for travels. Last but not least, the camera can focus quite close to the subject.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 25% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fully articulated LCD
  • 5.5 stops of IBIS
  • Very useful 83.3x super zoom
  • Power zoom helps smooth zooming especially in video
Cons
  • Menu not touch-enabled
  • Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • Poor battery life
  • Low 7.0 fps burst rate
  • Very heavy
  • Low 16 MP resolution
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Viewfinder coverage is cropped at 99%
  • Low resolution EVF

What external reviewers found***

External score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb image quality
  • Great dynamic range
  • Excellent telezoom performance
  • Good overall image quality
  • Excellent video stabilization performance
Cons
  • Disappointing autofocus performance
  • Lacks in-camera noise reduction
  • No touch screen
  • No telephoto zoom
  • Slow continuous shooting speed
  • No built-in microphone
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

Construction

Form Factor
Compact camera with zoom lens
Image Size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
16 MP (4608 x 3456)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
150 mm / 5.91 in
Size | Height
110 mm / 4.33 in
Size | Width
140 mm / 5.51 in
Weight
1005 g / 35.51 oz

Display

Display Diagonal
3.2 inch
Display Type
Fully articulated TFT LCD
Resolution
921,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
99%
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,359,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic

Function

AE Bracketing
±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
Angle Of View
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 1.2° Diagonal | 1.0° Horizontal | 0.7° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8 (wide) ~ f/6.5 (tele)
Crop Factor
5.6
Exposure Compensation
±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Built-in
Focal Length
4.3 mm ~ 357.1 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
24 mm ~ 2000 mm
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
Optical, 5.5 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
100 ~ 6400
Touch Screen
No
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
No
Zoom
83.3x optical zoom, Digital zoom available

Performance

Battery Life
290 shots
Flash Range
11.50 m
Max Burst Rate
7.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
10 mm / 0.39 in
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC

Production

Battery
EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Debut
2020-01-07

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

dpreview[1]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from dpreview have found the following***:
The P950's video feature set is competitive, without being particularly outstanding. At its maximum quality settings, you can record video footage at 4K, at 30p, with the option of 25p (sadly not 24p) and Full HD capture at 60, 30 and 25p. A microphone jack is provided, but there's no headphone jack for active audio monitoring.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Extremely wide zoom range
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Superb image quality
Cons
  • No telephoto zoom
  • No built-in microphone

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 80%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
You'll get the best images out of the P950 by keeping its aperture wide open. Smaller f-stops, down to f/8, are available, but show less resolution. Video has been upgraded, with 4K capture now available at 30fps. We'd also like to see a touch screen and a current-generation USB-C interface.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Excellent telezoom performance
  • 4K video and 4K video
Cons
  • Lacks in-camera noise reduction
  • No touch screen

rtings[3]

Reviewer score 19%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Nikon COOLPIX P950 is a poor choice for travel photography. Its large size and weight make it cumbersome to take with you on the go. It also has a bad autofocus system that struggles to maintain focus on moving subjects. On the upside, its image quality is good overall, and it has very good battery life.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Good overall image quality
  • Very good battery life
  • Great dynamic range
  • Well-built and portable design
  • Excellent video stabilization performance
Cons
  • Large size and weight
  • Slow continuous shooting speed
  • Disappointing autofocus performance

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References

  1. ^ Nikon Coolpix P950 review. [dpreview]. https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-coolpix-p950-review. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  2. ^ Nikon Coolpix P950 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nikon-coolpix-p950. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  3. ^ Nikon COOLPIX P950 Camera Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/camera/reviews/nikon/coolpix-p950. 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2022-02-04.

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