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Nikon Coolpix P950

A 2020 superzoom bridge camera with an 83x Nikkor (24-2000 mm equivalent), 4K/30p, a 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder, a vari-angle screen, a mic socket and a hot shoe, at about 1 kg: a lighter alternative to the P1000.

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Battery EN-EL20a 290 shots per charge (CIPA) From £29.99 · Hähnel Hahnel HL-EL20a Battery (Nikon EN-EL20a) Every EN-EL20a battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
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Core
Released
2020
Sensor
16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Resolution
16.0 MP
Mount
Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5
Dimensions
140.2 × 109.6 × 149.8mm
Weight
1005g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking
Stabilisation
Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens)
Burst Rate
7fps
Battery Life
~290 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60
Viewfinder
OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots
Screen
3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1/2.3-inch and smaller
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
290 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
140 × 150 × 110mm
Weight (Grams)
1005g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
7.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
6400
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.2
Street
3.9
Travel
3.6
Wedding & Events
3.1
Vlogging & Video
3.1
Filmmaking
3.4
Documentary
3.5
Sports & Action
4.5
Landscape
3.1
Wildlife
5.1
Casual
2.4
Food
4.2
Macro
3.0
Architecture
3.8
Astrophotography
2.7
✅ Great For

No genre scores highly on our engine. Its best fit is Wildlife (5.1/10).

⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 2.4 Held back by portability and ease of use.
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Astrophotography 2.7 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
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Macro 3.0 Held back by its 24–2000mm zoom and in-camera focus stacking.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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