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Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
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 P600 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P600 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was launched 6 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P600 matches up vs the P950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P950

 P600 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon P600

 P950 P600 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2014More modern by 72 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Nikon P950

 P600 P950 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P600 versus the P950.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and P950 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and P950.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged P600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography info
Nikon P950 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P600
Street photography with Nikon P950
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (565g)
53
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Nikon P950
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging advice
Nikon P950 Vlogging advice
59
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (565g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
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Nikon P600 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix P600Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 1005 grams (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photos 290 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $750 $797