Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
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 R8 Mark II is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
COOLPIX P950
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1005 g)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 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 R8 Mark II is 9mm narrower, 20mm shorter, and 70mm thinner than COOLPIX P950.
EOS R8 Mark II is 506 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 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 R8 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 1,600 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weight
499 g vs 1005 g — lower 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 40 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 6 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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R8 Mark II or COOLPIX P950?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 499g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P950?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P950 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-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 R8 Mark II or the COOLPIX P950?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P950?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 506 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.