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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
Alpha 1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 1,600)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,359,000)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 16 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 4mm wider, 13mm taller, and 67mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.
COOLPIX P950 is 262 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Alpha 1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 16 MP — 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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 1 II?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the Alpha 1 II?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 1 II?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 262 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The COOLPIX P950 is $5,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.