Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
Nikon
COOLPIX P950
83x super-telephoto bridge camera with a 24-2000mm equivalent lens, 16MP CMOS sensor, RAW, and 4K UHD video.
$799
Released Jan 2020
EOS R1 is 4.5 years newer.
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EOS R1
Wins
COOLPIX P950
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,359,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
EOS R1 is 63mm thinner than COOLPIX P950 but it is also 17mm wider and 40mm taller.
EOS R1 is 110 g heavier than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P950
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.2, 109.6, 149.8
Card types
Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Weight
1005 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
COOLPIX P950
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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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or COOLPIX P950?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and COOLPIX P950?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and COOLPIX P950 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while cOOLPIX P950 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the COOLPIX P950?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and COOLPIX P950?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the COOLPIX P950 is 110 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The COOLPIX P950 is $5,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.