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COOLPIX P950

83x super-telephoto bridge camera with a 24-2000mm equivalent lens, 16MP CMOS sensor, RAW, and 4K UHD video.

$799

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16 MP

Sensor

1/2.3 in.

ISO max

1,600

Burst

120 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

1005 g

Battery

290 shots

Body size

Nikon COOLPIX P950

140 × 110 × 150 mm

1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)

140 × 110 × 150 mm · 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)

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Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
1.0/ 10

Sports & Action

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 120fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Limited
1.0/ 10

Wildlife

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 120fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Pre-Capture catches takeoff moments

Vlogging

Limited
0.5/ 10

Pros

  • ✓ 83x 24-2000mm optical zoom
  • ✓ 4K UHD video
  • ✓ RAW still support
  • ✓ OLED EVF

Cons

  • – Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • – Bulky bridge body
  • – Contrast-detect AF only

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon COOLPIX P950

Sensor

Resolution16 MP
Sensor type1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Sensor size1/2.3 in.
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorEXPEED image processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)1,600
ISO max (expanded)6,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + CMOS electronic
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast-detect AF
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionFace priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF

Burst

Burst (mechanical)7 fps
Burst (electronic)120 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
CodecsH.264/AVC

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo

Body

Weight1005 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)140.2 × 109.6 × 149.8 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryEN-EL20a
Battery life (CIPA)290 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD / SDHC / SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,359,000 dots

LCD

LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeVari-angle TFT LCD
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBMicro-USB Hi-Speed USB
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens