Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
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
X100VI is 4.1 years newer.
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Wins
X100VI
Wins
COOLPIX P950
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100VI has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16 MP)
- AX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX100VI has lower Weight (521 g vs 1005 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
X100VI is 12mm narrower, 35mm shorter, and 95mm thinner than COOLPIX P950.
X100VI is 484 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100VI
128 × 75 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.
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only X100VI supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI 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 20 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower 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.
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X100VI or COOLPIX P950?
X100VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 40.2MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and COOLPIX P950?
X100VI is 40.2 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100VI and COOLPIX P950 have in-body image stabilization?
X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the COOLPIX P950?
X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100VI and COOLPIX P950?
X100VI weighs 521 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the X100VI is 484 g lighter.
Do the X100VI and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
X100VI: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100VI and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
X100VI: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the X100VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100VI launched at $1,599 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The COOLPIX P950 is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.