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
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 16 MP)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (580 shots vs 290 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 9mm wider, 13mm taller, and 70mm thicker than Alpha 7 IV.
COOLPIX P950 is 347 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, COOLPIX P950 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 IV?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the Alpha 7 IV?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 IV?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 347 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.