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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

Portability
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Imaging
42
Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
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Features
70
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P900
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
  • Revealed January 2020
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 18 months prior to the P950 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P1000 matches up versus the P950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon P950

 P1000 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon P1000

 P950 P1000 
RevealedJanuary 2020July 2018Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P950

 P1000 P950 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 comes with physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P1000 compared to the P950.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and P950 is 49 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and P950.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged P1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
Nikon P950 Portrait photography info
57
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography factors
Nikon P950 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography information
Nikon P950 Travel photography information
54
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography features
Nikon P950 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-10 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 90%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415g (3.12 lbs) 1005g (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 290 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $797