DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 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
Osmo Pocket 4 is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
COOLPIX P950
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (290 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 1005 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 107mm narrower and 105mm thinner than COOLPIX P950 but it is also 35mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 815 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Credit card
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.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
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 4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Weight
190.5 g vs 1005 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P950
Battery life (CIPA)
290 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
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 20 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
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 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
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 4
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 4 or COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P950?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 815 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the COOLPIX P950 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.