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 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Z6 III is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
Z6 III
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 1,600)
- BZ6 III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 7 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,359,000)
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
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 2mm wider, 8mm taller, and 76mm thicker than Z6 III.
COOLPIX P950 is 245 g heavier than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 74mm Z6 III
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
Z6 III
139 × 102 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
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
Z6 III
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.2, 109.6, 149.8
Card types
Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, SD…
ISO max (native)
64,000 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
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 120 fps
- ✓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
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
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 III?
Z6 III 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 III?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic), while Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the Z6 III?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Z6 III?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the Z6 III is 245 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Z6 III record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. Z6 III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and Z6 III weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 360 shots for the Z6 III, giving the Z6 III the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and Z6 III at $2,499. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.