Nikon P950 vs Nikon D500

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P950 vs Nikon D500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and D500 (21MP) and the P950 (1/2.3") and D500 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The P950 was introduced 4 years later than the D500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P950 grades against the D500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Nikon D500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 has got outer measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Nikon D500 has measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P950 vs Nikon D500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P950 against the D500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and D500 is 52 and 56 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and D500.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P950 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D500 will render extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent P950 provides an advantage in sensor tech.