DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
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
Osmo Pocket 3 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
COOLPIX P950
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher ISO max (native) (16,000 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 1005 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 290 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
42 × 140 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 98mm narrower and 116mm thinner than COOLPIX P950 but it is also 30mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 826 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 3
42 × 140 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
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
Osmo Pocket 3
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 42.2, 139.7, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO max (native)
16,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Weight
179 g vs 1005 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 290 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — 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 15 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Resolution
16 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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.
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
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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DJI Osmo Pocket 3
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Pocket 3 or COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 3 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 179g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the COOLPIX P950 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P950 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while cOOLPIX P950 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 826 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $280 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.