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
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 4.1 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
- BOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,359,000)
- BOM-1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 290 shots)
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
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 5mm wider, 18mm taller, and 77mm thicker than OM-1 II.
COOLPIX P950 is 406 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 120 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon COOLPIX P950
OM System OM-1 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, COOLPIX P950 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and OM-1 II?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic), while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the OM-1 II?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and OM-1 II?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 406 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.