Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Nikon Coolpix B500 Comparison
Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Nikon Coolpix B500.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon Coolpix P950 and Nikon Coolpix B500. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Nikon Coolpix P950 has a 16.0 MP and Nikon Coolpix B500 has a 16.1 MP resolution.
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Megapixels | 16.0 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Crop Factor | n/a | n/a |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 6400 | Min 125 - Max 6400 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
| Startup Time | ||
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking | Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 5 sec | 1/1500 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No | No |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 10 | 7 |
| AW Buffer Size | ||
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,000 dots | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | 1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) |
| Video File Format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | ||
| Microphone Jack | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 | |
| Internal connections | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Wired remote jack | Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | ||
| Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
| Weight | 35.5 oz (1,005 g) includes batteries | 19.1 oz (541 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.5 x 4.3 x 5.9 in. (140 x 110 x 150 mm) | 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in. (114 x 78 x 96 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy from Amazon for $799.00 | Buy from Amazon for $256.95 |
| Release Date | 2020-02-01 | 2016-04-15 |