Upgrade Guide
Nikon Coolpix P950→Nikon Coolpix P1000
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Coolpix P1000 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Coolpix P950. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Coolpix P950 | Coolpix P1000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.1 | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | -0.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Coolpix P950 | Coolpix P1000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 used | £495 used | |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 7fps | |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1005g (with battery) | 1415g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | Fixed 125x Nikkor 24-3000mm equivalent f/2.8-8 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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