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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P510
  • Successor is Nikon P530
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 P520 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was released 8 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the P520 grades versus the P950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon P950

 P520 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon P520

 P950 P520 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2013More modern by 84 months

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Nikon P950

 P520 P950 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has proportions 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 vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P520 compared to the P950.

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and P950 is 66 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and P950.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography info
Nikon P950 Street photography info
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P520
Sports photography with Nikon P950
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography information
Nikon P950 Travel photography information
57
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P520
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix P520Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P520 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 1005 grams (2.22 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 200 photographs 290 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $797