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
Z6 II
24MP hybrid workhorse before the Z6 III generation.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Z6 II is 9 months newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
Z6 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 14 fps)
- BZ6 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 7 fps)
- BZ6 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ6 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z6 II
134 × 101 × 70 mm
615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 6mm wider, 9mm taller, and 80mm thicker than Z6 II.
COOLPIX P950 is 390 g heavier than Z6 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 70mm Z6 II
Sensor size, to scale
Z6 II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
Z6 II
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.2, 109.6, 149.8
Card types
Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Reasons to choose
Z6 II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z6 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Z6 II supports it
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
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
- ✓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
Z6 II
Pros
- ✓Proven hybrid
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –Superseded by Z6 III
- –24MP
- –Older AF
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, COOLPIX P950 or Z6 II?
Z6 II 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 Z6 II?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and Z6 II is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Z6 II have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic), while Z6 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the Z6 II?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. Z6 II reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Z6 II?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and Z6 II weighs 615 g, so the Z6 II is 390 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Z6 II record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. Z6 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and Z6 II weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. Z6 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 410 shots for the Z6 II, giving the Z6 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and Z6 II 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.