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
Featuring a 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor, the P950 is capable of realizing high-resolution stills and video along with notable speed and sensitivity. The BSI design of the sensor yields reduced noise levels and greater image clarity when working within the expandable ISO 100-6400 sensitivity range. The sensor and EXPEED processor also enables quick continuous stills shooting up to 7 fps at full resolution to suit working with moving subjects.
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
The P950's key feature is its impressive 83x zoom lens, which provides a huge wide-angle to super telephoto 24-2000mm equivalent focal length range. This range can be effectively doubled to 166x when using Dynamic Fine Zoom for even greater reach to truly isolate those distant subjects. At the wide-angle end, the lens has a bright f/2.8 design to suit working in available light and Dual Detect VR also helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to suit handheld shooting. Additionally, the lens's optical design incorporates Super ED glass to suppress a variety of aberrations throughout the zoom range for improved sharpness and clarity.
Specifications
- Sensor Resolution: Actual: 16.79 Megapixel, Effective: 16 Megapixel (4608 x 3456)
- Image Sensor: 1/2.3"-Type CMOS
- Image Stabilization: Digital, Optical in Integrated Lens
- Focal Length: 4.3 to 357mm (35mm Equivalent: 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 50 cm to Infinity (Wide), 5 m to Infinity (Telephoto), Macro 1 cm to Infinity (Wide, Telephoto)
- Optical Design: 16 Elements in 12 Groups
- Filter Size: 67 mm (Front)
- Shutter Speed: Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 5 Second
- ISO Sensitivity Range: 100 to 6400 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 12,800)
- 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: Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Continuous Shooting: Up to 7 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 10 Frames
- Interval Recording: Yes
- Self-Timer: 2/10-Second Delay
- Internal Recording Modes: H.264/MP4, UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps, 1920 x 1080p at 15/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps, 1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps, 640 x 480 at 25/29.97/100 fps
- Recording Limit: 30-Minute Maximum
- Broadcast Output: NTSC/PAL
- IP Streaming: No
- Built-In Microphone: Stereo
- Audio Recording: AAC Audio
- Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Internal Memory: No
- Video I/O: 1x Micro-HDMI Output
- Audio I/O: 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
- Power I/O: 1x Micro-USB Input
- Other I/O: 1x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.): No
- Battery: 1x EN-EL20a Rechargeable, 7.2 VDC, 1110 mAh (Included), Approx. 290 Shots
