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 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
Alpha 7 V
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 290 shots)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 10mm wider, 13mm taller, and 67mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
COOLPIX P950 is 310 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX P950: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ 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 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 1,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 290 shots — higher is better
Resolution
33 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 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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 landscape, COOLPIX P950 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 V?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX P950 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the Alpha 7 V?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 V?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 310 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The COOLPIX P950 is $2,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.