Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Nikon Z5
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon Coolpix P950: 1005 g ; Nikon Z5: 675 g
- Sensor size: Nikon Coolpix P950: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) ; Nikon Z5: 35.9 x 23.9 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Coolpix P950: 4612 x 3468 ; Nikon Z5: 6038 x 4025
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Coolpix P950: 16.0 ; Nikon Z5: 24.3
- Max. video mode: Nikon Coolpix P950: 3840x2160 (30p/25p) ; Nikon Z5: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon Coolpix P950: EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery ; Nikon Z5: EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon Z5 (24.3).
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Nikon Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Coolpix P950 | Z5 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 140.2 x 109.6 x 149.8 mm | 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm |
| Weight | 1005 g | 675 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4612 x 3468 | 6038 x 4025 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 16.79 | 24.93 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.0 | 24.3 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4016 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-6400 | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 12.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | — | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | — | 273 |
| Max burst speed | — | 4.5 fps |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery | EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | — | 390 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | — | 470 shots |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 - f6.5 | — |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f15.7 - f36.5 | — |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 2000 mm | — |
| Optical zoom | 83x | — |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm | — |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | — |