Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V.
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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. While Nikon Coolpix P950 has 1/2.3 inch sensor, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has 1 inch sensor and 16.0 has a 16.0 MP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has a 20.1 MP resolution.
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Megapixels | 16.0 | 20.1 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1 inch |
SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Crop Factor | n/a | 2.7x |
AA Filter | None | Fixed |
Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 6400 | Min 125 - Max 12800 |
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, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
Startup Time | 2.0 seconds | |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking | Fast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection/Contrast Detection with 315 PDAF points, 25 CDAF areas; Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock on AF (Wide / Center / Flexible Spot (S / M / L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
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, ISO 125 - 12800 with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 5 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | No | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | 10 | 150 |
AW Buffer Size | 72 | |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.2 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 921,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen | No | No |
Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | No |
Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
Top Deck Display | No | No |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | 1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensor | Pop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/ 19.2mm from eyepiece frame; -4.0 to +3.0 m^-1 diopter, ZEISS T* Coating, eye detector |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
Video File Format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / 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 | 1/2000 |
Internal connections | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Wired remote jack | Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support; Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | No | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 210 shots | |
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 35.5 oz (1,005 g) includes batteries | 10.5 oz (299 g) includes batteries |
Size | 5.5 x 4.3 x 5.9 in. (140 x 110 x 150 mm) | 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.6 in. (102 x 58 x 41 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy from Amazon for $799.00 | Buy from Amazon for $898.00 |
Release Date | 2020-02-01 | 2016-10-31 |