Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
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
X5 is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
COOLPIX P950
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 1005 g)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 16 MP)
- AX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 1,600)
- AX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 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)
X5 is 94mm narrower and 112mm thinner than COOLPIX P950 but it is also 15mm taller.
X5 is 805 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 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.
X5
46 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
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
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
200 g vs 1005 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — 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.
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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 landscape, X5 or COOLPIX P950?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and COOLPIX P950?
X5 is 72 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and COOLPIX P950?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the X5 and COOLPIX P950?
X5 weighs 200 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the X5 is 805 g lighter.
Do the X5 and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X5 and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The X5 is $249 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.