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Coolpix P950 vs Z6
Quick take: The Z6 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Coolpix P950 is the most affordable; only the Z6 is weather sealed.
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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z6 — Travel, Portrait, Video: Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Who should buy what
Z6 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Coolpix P950Nikon · 2020 | Z6Nikon · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 used | £388 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 12fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1005g (with battery) | 585g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 140.2 × 109.6 × 149.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
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
Z6
Portrait
4.2/10
7.2/10
Street
3.9/10
5.9/10
Travel
3.6/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.1/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
3.1/10
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Filmmaking
3.4/10
6.3/10
Documentary
3.5/10
6.5/10
Sports & Action
4.5/10
6.9/10
Landscape
3.1/10
5.9/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
7.4/10
Casual
2.4/10
4.6/10
Food
4.2/10
6.5/10
Macro
3.0/10
6.3/10
Architecture
3.8/10
5.8/10
Astrophotography
2.7/10
6.1/10
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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