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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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
  • Launched January 2020
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 10 years before the P950 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P100 grades versus the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon P950

 P100 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon P100

 P950 P100 
LaunchedJanuary 2020July 2010Newer by 115 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Nikon P950

 P100 P950 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P100 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P100 vs the P950.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and P950 is 68 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and P950.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P950 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P100
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography factors
Nikon P950 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (481 grams)
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography features
Nikon P950 Sports photography features
37
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (481g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging advice
Nikon P950 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (481 grams)
59
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481g (1.06 lbs) 1005g (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 - 290 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $797