Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.