Nikon Coolpix P950

Nikon P950 review

The P950 is a solid evolution from its predecessor, with a good set of upgrades. If you absolutely must have 83x optical zoom and mostly shoot wildlife, then its reach and quality make it worth considering. But the flagship P1000 isn't much more expensive and there are better options for those craving a travel all-rounder.

Nikon Coolpix P950 review

The only reason to consider buying the Nikon Coolpix P950 is its lens, which – covering an equivalent focal length range of 24-2000mm – is extraordinary. There are very few cameras that can match the P950's versatility, although you'll get better image quality and more advanced autofocus from several similarly-priced (but less ambitious) compact cameras.

Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera - P950 VQA100AA review

The Nikon Coolpix P950 is an appealing camera for wildlife specialists, but most won't need its exceptional zoom power.

Nikon Coolpix P950 Review

The Nikon Coolpix P950 is an appealing camera for wildlife specialists, but most won't need its exceptional zoom power. The Nikon Coolpix P950 ($799.95) is the company's second take on an 83x zoom camera. It's got the same basic bones as the first, the P900—the lens, sensor, and design philosophy hasn't changed. Upgrades include 4K recording, Raw image capture, and a hot shoe so you can mount an external mic, flash, or other accessory. The zoom is definitely overkill for most people, but birders, wildlife specialists, and other photographers who struggle to get physically close to their subjects should take a look.So Much Zoom It's easy to mistake the P900 for an SLR when viewed from a distance—it's bigger than some. At 4.3 by 5.5 by 5.9 inches (HWD) and 2.2 pounds, it's a camera that you're going to want to carry on a strap or in a bag, not one that will get anywhere close to fitting in a pocket. The big zoom lens, and the body to support it, make that an unavoidable fact. We've seen some smartphones promise to zoom farther, but while we describe the 100x zoom power of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultr...

Nikon Coolpix P950 Black - BRAND NEW review

Absolute satisfaction. This is the easiest and most intuitive mirror camera to own. Within days you'll be posting pro-photo quality images be it of bees, birds, or the Golden Gate Bridge.

Nikon Coolpix Digital Camera - P950 VQA100AA review

83 times the zoom is not to be missed, but it comes with some challenges.

Nikon Coolpix P950 Black - BRAND NEW review

We were looking for a camera with a better zoom and wow that’s exactly what we got .... the zoom is amazing and picture quality fantastic We’re not professional photographers we take pictures for pleasure and as lovers of bird watching wanted clearer bird pictures.

Nikon Coolpix P950 Black - BRAND NEW review

Really like this camera. Easy to use and results are great. Takes a bit of getting used to in full telephoto mode with stabilisation but with a bit of practice can be overcome. Haven’t photographed ‘The Moon’ yet as waiting for a clear night! Nikon Image Space and SnapBridge Apps are very useful.

Nikon Coolpix P950 Black - BRAND NEW review

The Nikon COOLPIX P950 isn't bad for sport and wildlife photography. Its extremely long max focal length lets you capture very far-off subjects. However, its autofocus system performs badly, so it struggles to keep moving subjects in focus.

Nikon Coolpix P950 Black - BRAND NEW review

This camera was exactly what I expected, good for birding with some limitations such as limited aperture range and somewhat difficult menus. It does help to have a monopod to stabilize at long focal length. Better than a scope though.