Nikon Coolpix P950 Super Zoom Camera, suitable for wildlife photography

The 83x optical zoom of the COOLPIX P950 covers an incredible focal-length range, from wide-angle 24mm1 to super-telephoto 2,000mm1 and everything in between. With a zoom this powerful, you can capture distant subjects far beyond the reach of an ordinary camera—from birds and other animals in the wild, to distant landscapes, aircraft and even planets. Dynamic Fine Zoom2, an enhanced digital zoom that effectively doubles the reach to a 4,000mm1, allowing for even greater zoom potential. At the other end of the spectrum, macro photography can be captured as close as approx. 1 cm/0.4 in.3. From macro close-ups to extreme telephoto superzoom , the COOLPIX P950 delivers sharp, clear and beautiful images, all in a compact, highly portable body. 135mm format equivalent.2At the maximum image size. The maximum zoom ratio varies by image size. Dynamic Fine Zoom magnification is calculated from the maximum wide-angle position of the optical zoom.3Distance from the center of the front surface of the lens.

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Image Sensor

Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
16 million
Image Sensor
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.3 in.
Total Pixels
16.79 million (approx.)
Image Size (pixels)
4608 x 3456 (16M)

Lens

Lens
83x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
Lens Focal Length
4.3-357mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-2000mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Lens f/-number
f/2.8-6.5
Lens Construction
16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED glass elements, 1 super ED glass element)
Lens Zoom
83x
Digital Zoom
Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 8,000mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration Reduction
Lens shift VR (still pictures), Lens-shift and Electronic VR (movies)
Aperture
Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm
Vibration Reduction Spec
Yes
Optical Zoom
Yes

Autofocus

Autofocus (AF)
Contrast-detect AF
Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection
Center (spot), Center (normal), Center (wide), Face priority, Manual (spot), Manual (normal), Manual (wide), Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Focus Range
[T]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 16 ft. 5 in. (5.0 m) to infinity, Macro mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm) (wide-angle position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus Lock
Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder, 1 cm (0.39-in.) approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1)

Monitor

Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Type
Vari-AngleTFT-LCDwithAnti-reflection coating, 5-level brightness adjustment
Monitor Resolution
921000-dots
Monitor Frame Coverage (shooting mode)
99% horizontal (Approx.), 99% vertical (Approx.), (compared to actual picture)
Monitor Frame Coverage (playback mode)
100% horizontal (Approx.), 100% vertical (Approx.), (compared to actual picture)

File System

Storage Media
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Storage File System
DCF, Exif 2.31 compliant
Storage File Formats
Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (NRW), Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)

Movie

Movie
4K UHD 3,840×2,160/ 30p, 4K UHD 3,840×2,160/ 25p, Full HD: 1920×1080/ 60p, Full HD: 1920×1080/ 50p, Full HD: 1920×1080/ 30p , Full HD: 1920×1080/ 25p , HD: 1280×720/ 60p, HD: 1280×720/ 50p, HD: 1280×720/ 30p , HD: 1280×720/ 25p , HS 640×480/ 4x, HS 1920×1080/ 0.5x, HS 1280×720/ 2x
Full HD Movies (1080p)
Yes
HD Movies (720p)
Yes
4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
Yes

Sensitivity

ISO Sensitivity

ISO100-1600

[100-400], [100-800], [100-1600] (default setting), [100-3200], [100-6400], [100], [200], [400], [800], [1600], [3200], and [6400] are available when using P, S, A, M, U, or Movie manual mode
Lowest ISO Sensitivity
100
Highest ISO Sensitivity
6400

Exposure

Exposure Metering
Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Control
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, Aperture-priority auto, Exposure bracketing, Manual, Shutter priority auto, Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Exposure Modes
Auto, Scene, Smart Portrait, Special Effects
Scene Modes
Backlighting, Beach, Bird Watching, Creative, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Moon, Movie Manual, Multiple Exposure Lighten , Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Selective Color, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Time-lapse Movie
In-Camera Image Editing
Crop, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Quick Retouch, Skin Softening, Small Picture
Exposure Compensation
± 2 EV in steps of 1/3

White Balance

White Balance
Auto, Choose color temp, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Balance Preset

Shutter

Shutter
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter Speed
1/2000-1 sec., In P, A mode, 1/2000-2 sec. (at ISO sensitivity 100-1600), or 1/2000-30 sec. (when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 100), In S, M mode, 1/4000 (at wide-angle position, with largest f-number setting (smallest aperture)-30 sec. (can be set at ISO sensitivity 3200 or lower), Bulb and Time setting (can be set when ISO sensitivity is 1600 or lower M mode): Up to 60 seconds, When recording movies, 1/8000-1/30 sec. (at Frame rate 30 fps (30p/60p) or 1/8000-125 sec. (at Frame rate 25 fps 25p/50p)
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
Up to10 shots atapprox.7 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options
Continuous H, Continuous H 60, Continuous H 120, Continuous L, Interval Timer, Pre-shooting cache, Single
Self-Timer
Can be selected from 10 or 3 seconds duration

Flash

Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.), [T]: 5.0 to 7.0m (16 ft. 5 in. to 22 ft.)
Built-in Flash Control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Built-in Flash
Yes

Interface

Interface
Hi-speed USB
Interface Data Transfer Protocol
MTP, PTP
Video Output
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
HDMI Output
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
I/O terminal
Digital I/O (USB)
Wi-Fi Functionality
Yes
Smart Device App Connectivity
SnapBridge
Bluetooth
Yes

Supported Languages

Supported Languages
The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased.

Power

Power Sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a (supplied)
Charging Time
3 hours when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains (Approx.)
Battery / Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a
Battery Life (shots per charge)
Nikon Rechargeable:290 shots (CIPA)
Movies:Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes

Miscellaneous

Tripod Socket
¼ in., (ISO 1222)
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.6 in.140.2 mm x 4.4 in.109.6 mm x 5.9 in.149.8 mm
Approx. Weight
35.5 oz.1005 g
Operating environment
Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)