Characterized by its expansive zoom, the COOLPIX P950, from Nikon, is a versatile compact camera offering a unique mixture of stills and video capabilities along with reach to photograph even the most distant of subjects. The 16MP 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor features a back-illuminated design that contributes to a high degree of clarity and reduced noise to better suit working at high sensitivities and in difficult lighting conditions. The sensor also permits recording UHD 4K video at up to 30 fps, Full HD video at up to 60 fps, and in-camera time-lapse recording and movie creation.
Complementing the imaging capabilities, the P950 is, of course, distinguished by its huge 83x optical zoom lens, which covers a 24-2000mm equivalent focal length range. This immense reach is benefitted by Dual Detect Vibration Reduction, which compensates for the effects of camera shake in order to realize sharper results when shooting handheld. Additionally, the P950 also features a bright 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, large 3.2″ 921k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor, and has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless sharing and remote camera control.
16MP BSI CMOS Sensor and EXPEED Image Processor
In addition to stills, the P950 is also capable of UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps and Full HD recording at 60 fps. Time lapse recording is supported, too, with in-camera processing to produce time lapse movies at 25 or 30 fps playback.
83x Optical Zoom NIKKOR Lens
Body Design
- Bright 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder is a clear and useful means for eye-level monitoring and benefits working at longer focal lengths by serving as an additional physical point of contact against the camera.
- For image review and menu navigation, a large 3.2″ 921k-dot LCD is featured, and has a vari-angle design to better enable working from high, low, and front-facing angles.
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work in conjunction with Nikon’s SnapBridge app for wireless file transferring and remote camera control from a linked mobile device.
- 16MP 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS Sensor
- NIKKOR 83x Optical Zoom Lens
- 24-2000mm (35mm Equivalent)
- UHD 4K30 and Full HD 60p Video
Technical Specification
| Pixels | Actual: 16.79 Megapixel Effective: 16 Megapixel |
| Maximum Resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3″ |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Image Stabilization | Digital, Optical |
| Focal Length | 4.3 to 357mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 2000mm) |
| Optical Zoom | 83x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x Maximum (332x Combined Zoom) 2x Optimized (166x Combined Zoom) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 to 6.5 |
| Focus Range | Normal 1.64′ to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity (Wide) 16.4′ to Infinity / 5 m to Infinity (Telephoto) Macro 0.39″ to Infinity / 1 cm to Infinity (Wide, Telephoto) |
| Optical Design | 16 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Filter Size | 67 mm |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 6400 (Extended: 100 to 12800) |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 5 Second |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Matrix, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 10 Frames |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
| Recording Modes | MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 12.5p/15p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p SD (640 x 480) at 25p/29.97p/100p/119.88p |
| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
| Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) |
| Audio File Format | AAC |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +3 |
| Monitor Size | 3.2″ |
| Monitor Resolution | 921,000 Dot |
| Monitor Type | Articulating LCD |
| Built-In Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.64 to 37.73′ / 0.5 to 11.5 m (Wide) 16.40 to 22.97′ / 5 to 7 m (Telephoto) |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
| Wireless | Bluetooth Wi-Fi |
| GPS | No |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Battery | 1 x EN-EL20a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1110 mAh (Approx. 290 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.52 x 4.31 x 5.9″ / 140.2 x 109.6 x 149.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.21 lb / 1005 g |
In the Box
- Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera
- Nikon EN-EL20a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1110mAh)
- Nikon EH-73P Charging AC Adapter
- Nikon UC-E21 USB Type-A Male to Type-B Micro Male Cable (Black)
- Nikon AN-DC3 Camera Strap (Black)
- Nikon 67mm Snap-On Lens Cap
- HN-CP20 Lens Hood
