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Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2020
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon P950

 P900 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon P900

 P950 P900 
IntroducedJanuary 2020March 2015More modern by 59 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Nikon P950

 P900 P950 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and P950 is 52 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography info
Nikon P950 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P900
Street photography with Nikon P950
45
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (899g)
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Nikon P950
56
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography details
Nikon P950 Travel photography details
60
great battery life (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competitors (899g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P950 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (360 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging features
Nikon P950 Vlogging features
54
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (899 grams)
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
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Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix P900Nikon Coolpix P950
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