Insta360
Luna Ultra
Flagship dual-lens 3-axis gimbal camera with Leica Summicron 1-inch 8K main lens, 1/1.3-inch telephoto, detachable 2-inch OLED screen, 8K30 / 4K120 video, and 37MP UltraPhoto.
$770
Launch priceReleased Jun 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
Luna Ultra is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
Luna Ultra
Wins
COOLPIX P950
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALuna Ultra has lower Weight (233 g vs 1005 g)
- ALuna Ultra has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 1,600)
- ALuna Ultra has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALuna Ultra has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- ALuna Ultra has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 16 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Luna Ultra
52 × 170 × 39 mm
233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
Luna Ultra is 88mm narrower and 111mm thinner than COOLPIX P950 but it is also 60mm taller.
Luna Ultra is 772 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Luna Ultra · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Luna Ultra
52 × 170 mm
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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.
Luna Ultra
52 × 39 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Luna Ultra
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
Luna Ultra
Codecs
Adds H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
233 g vs 1005 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher 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
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
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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.
Luna Ultra
Pros
- ✓Dual Leica lenses (1" + tele)
- ✓8K30 with 4K120 & 1080p240
- ✓Detachable 2" OLED screen
- ✓3-axis gimbal + Deep Track 5.0
Cons
- –Premium vs Pocket 3
- –No waterproofing
- –Tele reach capped at 240mm equiv
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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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Luna Ultra or COOLPIX P950?
Luna Ultra scores 6.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P950?
Luna Ultra is 37 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P950?
Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P950?
Luna Ultra weighs 233 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the Luna Ultra is 772 g lighter.
Do the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Luna Ultra and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
Luna Ultra: No. COOLPIX P950: No.
How much does each cost?
Luna Ultra launched at $770 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The Luna Ultra is $29 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Nikon press materials.