Nikon L820 vs Nikon P950

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon L820 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was launched 8 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L820 grades versus the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L820 compared to the P950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and P950 is 72 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L820 and P950.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older L820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.