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
Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
COOLPIX P950 is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
D610
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BD610 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher 1080p max frame rate (60 fps vs 25 fps)
- BD610 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BD610 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareCOOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 1mm narrower and 3mm shorter than D610 but it is also 68mm thicker.
COOLPIX P950 is 165 g heavier than D610.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 82mm D610
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 113 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D610
141 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
D610
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
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
1080p max frame rate
60 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D610
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D610 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only D610 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX P950 or D610?
D610 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and D610?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and D610 is 24.3 MP, so the D610 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and D610 have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic), while D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the D610?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. D610 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and D610?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and D610 weighs 840 g, so the D610 is 165 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and D610 record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. D610: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and D610 weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. D610: Yes.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and D610 at $1,999. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.