Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Nikon
COOLPIX P950
83x super-telephoto bridge camera with a 24-2000mm equivalent lens, 16MP CMOS sensor, RAW, and 4K UHD video.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jan 2020
EOS R7 is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
COOLPIX P950
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (660 shots vs 290 shots)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 7 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 16 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
EOS R7 is 8mm narrower, 19mm shorter, and 58mm thinner than COOLPIX P950.
EOS R7 is 393 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
✓ 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 R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
660 shots vs 290 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
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 30 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 R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R7 or COOLPIX P950?
EOS R7 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 612g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and COOLPIX P950?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and COOLPIX P950 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the COOLPIX P950?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and COOLPIX P950?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the EOS R7 is 393 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R7 and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The COOLPIX P950 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.