Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
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
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
COOLPIX P950
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX100V has lower Weight (478 g vs 1005 g)
- AX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 16 MP)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
X100V is 12mm narrower, 35mm shorter, and 97mm thinner than COOLPIX P950.
X100V is 527 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
X100V
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Weight
478 g vs 1005 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only X100V supports it
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
Touchscreen
Only X100V 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 30 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓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.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
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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Fujifilm X100V
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, X100V or COOLPIX P950?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 478g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and COOLPIX P950?
X100V is 26.1 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X100V and COOLPIX P950?
X100V does not have IBIS, while COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the COOLPIX P950?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and COOLPIX P950?
X100V weighs 478 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the X100V is 527 g lighter.
Do the X100V and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100V and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the X100V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The COOLPIX P950 is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.