Reasons to choose Coolpix P1000
Released in 2018, Coolpix P1000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 1,415 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P1000
vs Nikon Coolpix P950
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix P100028 mm²
Coolpix P950- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix P1000 and Coolpix P950 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P1000MetricCoolpix P950
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
1,415 gWeight1,005 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL20a lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P1000 and Coolpix P950 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix P950 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P1000 and Coolpix P950 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix P950 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P950
Released in 2020, Coolpix P950 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 1,005 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.