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
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Zf is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
Zf
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 7 fps)
- BZf has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZf 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 4mm narrower than Zf but it is also 7mm taller and 101mm thicker.
COOLPIX P950 is 295 g heavier than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 49mm Zf
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
Zf
144 × 103 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
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
Zf
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, MicroSD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Zf supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Zf supports it
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 7 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
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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Nikon COOLPIX P950
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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 Zf?
Zf 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 Zf?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic), while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the Zf?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Zf?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the Zf is 295 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Zf record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and Zf weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the Zf the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and Zf at $2,049. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,250 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.