Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950
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Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Newer Model is Nikon P1000
(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
- Introduced January 2020
Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P900 was revealed 5 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P900 grades versus the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon P950
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon P900
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Introduced | January 2020 | March 2015 | More modern by 59 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Nikon P950
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 features outer dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
Check the Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P900 vs the P950.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and P950 is 52 and 52 respectively.
Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and P950.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged P900 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-03-02 | 2020-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 90% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 300 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 899g (1.98 lb) | 1005g (2.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 360 shots | 290 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $797 |