Nikon
COOLPIX P950
83x super-telephoto bridge camera with a 24-2000mm equivalent lens, 16MP CMOS sensor, RAW, and 4K UHD video.
$799
Released Jan 2020
Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Released Sep 2025
ZR is 5.7 years newer.
Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 1,600)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 1005 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 6mm wider, 29mm taller, and 101mm thicker than ZR.
COOLPIX P950 is 375 g heavier than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 49mm ZR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
ZR
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZR
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
ZR
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 1,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only ZR supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only ZR supports it
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
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, COOLPIX P950 or ZR?
ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and ZR?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 does not have IBIS, while zR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the ZR?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and ZR?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 375 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and ZR record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and ZR weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and ZR at $2,199. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.