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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
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Features
70
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon L810 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 9 years earlier than the P950 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L810 matches up against the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P950

 L810 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon L810

 P950 L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2020February 2012Fresher by 96 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P950

 L810 P950 
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 versus Nikon P950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L810 vs the P950.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and P950 is 74 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and P950.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Nikon P950 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Nikon P950 Travel photography features
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MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than others (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Nikon P950
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (1,005 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2020-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 1005g (2.22 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 290 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $797