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Coolpix P950 vs D3X
Quick take: The D3X has the highest resolution at 24MP; the D3X is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Coolpix P950Nikon · 2020 | D3XNikon · 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 usedBest | £638 used |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | No video |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | 51-point phase-detect AF (15 cross-type) with 3D tracking |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 7fpsBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~4400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1005g (with battery)Best | 1220g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.2 × 109.6 × 149.8mm | 159.5 × 157 × 87.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | Nikon F |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual CompactFlash slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, HDMI (Type A), 10-pin remote, PC sync, Wi-Fi via WT-4 |
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
Coolpix P950
D3X
Portrait
4.2/10
5.9/10
Street
3.9/10
4.0/10
Travel
3.6/10
3.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.1/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
3.1/10
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Filmmaking
3.4/10
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Documentary
3.5/10
3.2/10
Sports & Action
4.5/10
5.2/10
Landscape
3.1/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
5.1/10
Casual
2.4/10
2.3/10
Food
4.2/10
4.0/10
Macro
3.0/10
3.6/10
Architecture
3.8/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
2.7/10
5.8/10
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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