Nikon Coolpix P950

Extreme 83x optical zoom superzoom bridge camera

Nikon Coolpix P950
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 14
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 26523

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor with 16 megapixels
PROCESSOR EXPEED image processing engine for high-speed performance
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with target finding and face detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; system uses contrast-detection autofocus
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p/25p, Full HD up to 60p
STABILIZATION Dual Detect Optical VR providing 5.5 stops of compensation
BURST RATE Up to 7 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.2-inch 921k-dot vari-angle TFT LCD monitor
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (SnapBridge), Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Dust and drip-resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 290 shots per charge using EN-EL20a battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Coolpix P950

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via menu or Fn button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Controlled via command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Controlled via command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon Coolpix P950

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Nikon Coolpix P950 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Coolpix P950

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution 16 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-6400
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 seconds
Burst Rate 7 fps
Video 4K UHD 30p
Stabilization Optical VR (5.5 stops)
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.2-inch vari-angle
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 290 shots
Weight 1005g
Dimensions 140.2 x 109.6 x 149.8 mm