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Nikon Coolpix P1100 vs Coolpix P950
Quick take: The Coolpix P950 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix P1100Nikon · 2025 | Coolpix P950Nikon · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £434 usedBest |
| Sensor | 15.9MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking |
| Stabilisation | 4-stop IBIS | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 7fps |
| Battery Life | 250 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1,410g (with battery and card)Best | 1005g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | — | 140.2 × 109.6 × 149.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots |
| Screen | Vari-angle screen | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 125x zoom lens (24-3000mm equivalent) | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Nikon Coolpix P1100
Coolpix P950
Portrait
4.4/10
4.2/10
Street
3.4/10
3.9/10
Travel
3.1/10
3.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
3.1/10
Vlogging & Video
3.4/10
3.1/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
3.4/10
Documentary
3.7/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
4.5/10
Landscape
3.2/10
3.1/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
5.1/10
Casual
2.8/10
2.4/10
Food
4.5/10
4.2/10
Macro
3.2/10
3.0/10
Architecture
4.1/10
3.8/10
Astrophotography
2.5/10
2.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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