Nikon P80 vs Nikon P950

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon P80 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 12 years prior to the P950 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the P80 matches up versus the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 has physical measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has dimensions 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 P80 versus Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P80 versus the P950.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and P950 is 75 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and P950.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P950 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.