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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 6 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
GR IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 1005 g)
- BGR IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 4 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
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 31mm wider, 48mm taller, and 117mm thicker than GR IV.
COOLPIX P950 is 743 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
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 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 1005 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only GR IV supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, COOLPIX P950 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 262g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and GR IV?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic), while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the GR IV?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and GR IV?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 743 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and GR IV record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and GR IV weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the COOLPIX P950 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and GR IV at $1,499. The COOLPIX P950 is $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 and Ricoh press materials.