Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
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 R6 Mark II is 2.8 years newer.
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EOS R6 Mark II
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COOLPIX P950
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 290 shots)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 61mm thinner than COOLPIX P950.
EOS R6 Mark II is 325 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ 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 R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 290 shots — higher is better
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II 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
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 R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
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 portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or COOLPIX P950?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P950?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P950 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while cOOLPIX P950 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the COOLPIX P950?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P950?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 325 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.