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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix P950 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
1↑Model numberP950RX100 VII
Alternate model number(s)-
  • dsc-rx100m7
Camera formatEVFCompact
Release year (year)20202019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)140102
Width (mm)15043
Height (mm)11058
Weight (g)1,005302
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon P900Sony RX100 VI
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSISony Exmor RS
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.07116.16
Sensor width (mm)6.1713.2
Sensor height (mm)4.558.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.342.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2.7
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2544 x 2544(6.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)720
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1244x420
  • 1292x436
  • 1824x1026
  • 1824x616
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 912x308
Movie max framerate (fps)1201,000
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)XAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0 compatible
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED glass elementsZeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 15 elements in 12 groups, including 4 AA (advanced aspherical) and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 2,000.0024.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 357.009.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)838
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)508
Filter thread (mm)67-
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject TrackingFast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection/Contrast Detection with 357 PDAF points, 425 CDAF areas; Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensorPop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/19
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.22
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-13
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,40012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 51/32000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, SpotMulti Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, LandscapeScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.); [T]: 5.0 to 7.0m (16 ft. 5 in. to 22 ft.)Auto ISO: Approx. 0.4m to 5.9m (1.31 ft. to 19.35 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0 m to 3.1m (3.28 ft. to 10.17 ft.) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
  • optional wired
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • wired remote jack
  • external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.4
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.51
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)720
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10169
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-20
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-77
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-20
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-77
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.03
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.17
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.8
Play -> record time (s)-1.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290260
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-240
Battery life, video (minutes)8040
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20aProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software-
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit



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