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X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

vs

Nikon

COOLPIX P950

83x super-telephoto bridge camera with a 24-2000mm equivalent lens, 16MP CMOS sensor, RAW, and 4K UHD video.

$799

Released Jan 2020

X100VI is 4.1 years newer.

Wins

6categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

Wins

3categories

COOLPIX P950

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X100VI wins 4 categories·COOLPIX P950 wins 1 categories
  • 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

X100VICOOLPIX P950
Resolution40.2 MP16 MP
SensorAPS-C1/2.3 in.
ISO max12,8001,600
Burst20 fps120 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS6-stopNo
Weight521 g1005 g
Battery310 shots290 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

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 back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

COOLPIX P950

140 × 110 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 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

Use caseX100VICOOLPIX P950
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
7.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
0.5Limited

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-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

= category winner

X100VI
COOLPIX P950
Resolution
40.2 MP2.5× more
16 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.7 mm
1/2.3 in.
AA filter
No
Yes
X100VI
COOLPIX P950
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Contrast-detect AF
AF points / zones
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
X100VI
COOLPIX P950
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
7 fps+17%
Burst (electronic)
20 fps
120 fps6× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
52 frames
X100VI
COOLPIX P950
Max resolution
6.2K
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264/AVC
X100VI
COOLPIX P950
Weight
521 g−484 g less
1005 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
140.2 × 109.6 × 149.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

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 does not have IBIS.

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.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.