Nikon Coolpix P950 (Specifications)

Effective pixels
Effective pixels 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor
Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels
Lens
Lens NIKKOR lens with 83x optical zoom
Focal length 4.3-357 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-2000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-number f/2.8-6.5
Construction 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element)
Digital zoom magnification
Digital zoom magnification Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 8000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Up to 3.6x when recording movies with [2160/30p] (4K UHD) or [2160/25p] (4K UHD)
Vibration reduction
Vibration reduction Lens shift (still images)
Combination of lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus (AF)
Autofocus system Contrast-detect AF
Focus range [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.)-∞,
[T]: Approx. 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.)-∞
Macro close-up:
[W]: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.)-∞,
[T]: Approx. 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.)-∞
(All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection Target finding AF, face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide), subject tracking, center (spot), center (normal), center (wide)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder, 1 cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 - +3 m-1)
Frame coverage (shooting mode) Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Monitor
Monitor 8.1 cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot (RGB), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD
Frame coverage (shooting mode) Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Storage
Media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File system DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant
File formats Still images: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon's own format) Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Image size (pixels)
Still images
  • 16 M [4608x3456]
  • 8 M [3264x2448]
  • 4 M [2272x1704]
  • 2 M [1600x1200]
  • 16:9 12 M [4608x2592]
  • 3:2 14 M [4608x3072]
  • 1:1 12 M [3456x3456]
Movies
  • 2160/30p (4K UHD)
  • 2160/25p (4K UHD)
  • 1080/30p
  • 1080/25p
  • 1080/60p
  • 1080/50p
  • 720/30p
  • 720/25p
  • 720/60p
  • 720/50p
  • HS 480/4x
  • HS 720/2x
  • HS 1080/0.5x
ISO
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)
  • ISO 100-1600
  • [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
Exposure
Metering method Matrix, center-weighted, spot
Exposure modes Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing, exposure compensation (-2.0 - +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter
Shutter type Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed
  • 1/2000-1 s
  • In P, A mode, 1/2000-2 s (at ISO sensitivity [100-1600]) or 1/2000-30 s (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 s (can be set at ISO sensitivity 3200 or lower)
  • Bulb and Time setting (can be set when ISO sensitivity is 1600 or lower in M mode): Up to 60 seconds
  • When recording movies, 1/8000-1/30 s (at Frame rate [30 fps (30p/60p)]) or 1/8000-1/25 s (at Frame rate [25 fps (25p/50p)])
Flash sync speed Synchronizes with all shutter speeds
Aperture
Type Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm
Range 10 steps of 1/3 EV (W) ( A, M mode)
Self-timer Can be selected from 10 s and 3 s
Flash
Range of built-in flash (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: [100-1600]) [W]: 0.5-11.5 m (1 ft 8 in.-37 ft)
[T]: 5.0-7.0 m (16 ft 5 in.-22 ft)
Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash exposure compensation In steps of 1/3 EV in the range between -2 and +2 EV
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Interface
USB connector Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output connector HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Accessory terminal Compatible with the following accessories (available separately):
  • MC-DC2 Remote Cord
  • WR-R10/WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller
External microphone connector Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Operating frequency 2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels)
Maximum output power 9.2 dBm (EIRP)
Authentication Open system, WPA2-PSK
Bluetooth
Communication protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
Operating frequency Bluetooth: 2402-2480 MHz
Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402-2480 MHz
Maximum output power Bluetooth: 7.2 dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth Low Energy: 7.2 dBm (EIRP)
Power sources
Power source One EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included) EH-5d AC Adapter;
requires EP-5C Power Connector (available separately)
Charging time Approx. 3 h (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains)
Battery life*1
Still images Approx. 290 shots when using EN-EL20a
Movie recording (actual battery life for recording)*2 Approx. 1 h 20 min when using EN-EL20a
Tripod socket
Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (WxHxD) Approx. 140.2 x 109.6 x 149.8 mm (5.6 x 4.4 x 5.9 in.) (excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 1005 g (2 lb 3.5 oz) (including battery and memory card)
Operating environment
Temperature 0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories*3
Supplied accessories Camera Strap, LC-67 Lens Cap, EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter, UC-E21 USB Cable, HN-CP20 Lens Hood