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Coolpix P950 vs RX1R
Quick take: The RX1R has the highest resolution at 24MP; the RX1R 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 | RX1RSony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 used | £427 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | 25-point contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 7fpsBest | 5fps (2.5fps with AF-S per frame) |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA)Best | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1005g (with battery) | 482g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 140.2 × 109.6 × 149.8mm | 113.3 × 65.4 × 69.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | Optional EVF (FDA-EV1MK) or optical finder |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | Fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Multi Interface Shoe |
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
RX1R
Portrait
4.2/10
4.0/10
Street
3.9/10
6.6/10
Travel
3.6/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.1/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
3.1/10
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Filmmaking
3.4/10
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Documentary
3.5/10
3.9/10
Sports & Action
4.5/10
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Landscape
3.1/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
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Casual
2.4/10
3.4/10
Food
4.2/10
4.2/10
Macro
3.0/10
3.1/10
Architecture
3.8/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
2.7/10
4.7/10
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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