Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
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
Q3 is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
COOLPIX P950
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 1,600)
- BCOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 16 MP)
- AQ3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,359,000)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
Q3 is 10mm narrower, 30mm shorter, and 58mm thinner than COOLPIX P950.
Q3 is 262 g lighter than COOLPIX P950.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 150mm COOLPIX P950
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 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.
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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
Q3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower 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
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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.
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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 landscape, Q3 or COOLPIX P950?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and COOLPIX P950?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and COOLPIX P950?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the COOLPIX P950?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and COOLPIX P950?
Q3 weighs 743 g and COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g, so the Q3 is 262 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and COOLPIX P950 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Q3 and COOLPIX P950 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. COOLPIX P950: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 290 shots for the COOLPIX P950, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and COOLPIX P950 at $799. The COOLPIX P950 is $5,196 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Nikon press materials.