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Coolpix P950 vs Z fc
Quick take: The Z fc has the highest resolution at 21MP; the Coolpix P950 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 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 | Z fcNikon · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 usedBest | £849 |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 21.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | 4K/30p oversampled (uncropped), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Hybrid phase-detect AF with eye/face detection |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 1005g (with battery) | 445g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 140.2 × 109.6 × 149.8mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, HDMI Type-D, 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
Coolpix P950
Z fc
Portrait
4.2/10
6.5/10
Street
3.9/10
6.6/10
Travel
3.6/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.1/10
4.9/10
Vlogging & Video
3.1/10
5.8/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
4.7/10
Documentary
3.5/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
4.5/10
6.2/10
Landscape
3.1/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
6.6/10
Casual
2.4/10
5.6/10
Food
4.2/10
6.1/10
Macro
3.0/10
5.8/10
Architecture
3.8/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
2.7/10
5.3/10
Fun & simple
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5.0/10
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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