I was skeptical about this camera due to the smaller sensor. I purchased it for bird and wildlife photography. I was surprised at how capable the camera is at full 2000mm zoom hand held. I get sharp pictures in good light and acceptable ones in low light.

This camera was exactly what I expected, good for birding with some limitations such as limited aperture range and somewhat difficult menus. It does help to have a monopod to stabilize at long focal length. Better than a scope though.

The Nikon COOLPIX P950 isn't bad for sport and wildlife photography. Its extremely long max focal length lets you capture very far-off subjects. However, its autofocus system performs badly, so it struggles to keep moving subjects in focus.

Extremely long zoom lens., Good overall image quality., Great shutter speed range.

Awful autofocus performance., Very bulky., Small buffer size for continuous shooting.

Really like this camera. Easy to use and results are great. Takes a bit of getting used to in full telephoto mode with stabilisation but with a bit of practice can be overcome. Haven’t photographed ‘The Moon’ yet as waiting for a clear night! Nikon Image Space and SnapBridge Apps are very useful.

We were looking for a camera with a better zoom and wow that’s exactly what we got .... the zoom is amazing and picture quality fantastic We’re not professional photographers we take pictures for pleasure and as lovers of bird watching wanted clearer bird pictures.

83 times the zoom is not to be missed, but it comes with some challenges.

Extreme zoom with good brightness and relatively good sharpness. Large and sharp viewfinder, good image stabilization. 4K video without cropping.

Not very fast, lacks touch screen and zoom ring. Lots of high noise image noise. Moderate battery life.

Absolute satisfaction. This is the easiest and most intuitive mirror camera to own. Within days you'll be posting pro-photo quality images be it of bees, birds, or the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Nikon Coolpix P950 is an appealing camera for wildlife specialists, but most won't need its exceptional zoom power.

83x zoom lens; Strong image stabilization; Manual controls; Raw imaging and 4K video; EVF and vari-angle LCD; Mic input and accessory shoe; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Autofocus struggles with small and fast-moving subjects; LCD doesn't support touch; Larger and heavier than competitors

The Nikon Coolpix P950 ($799.95) is the company's second take on an 83x zoom camera. It's got the same basic bones as the first, the P900—the lens, sensor, and design philosophy hasn't changed. Upgrades include 4K recording, Raw image capture, and a hot shoe so you can mount an external mic, flash, or other accessory. The zoom is definitely overkill for most people, but birders, wildlife specialists, and other photographers who struggle to get physically close to their subjects should take a look.So Much Zoom It's easy to mistake the P900 for an SLR when viewed from a distance—it's bigger than some. At 4.3 by 5.5 by 5.9 inches (HWD) and 2.2 pounds, it's a camera that you're going to want to carry on a strap or in a bag, not one that will get anywhere close to fitting in a pocket. The big zoom lens, and the body to support it, make that an unavoidable fact. We've seen some smartphones promise to zoom farther, but while we describe the 100x zoom power of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultr...

The Nikon Coolpix P950 is an appealing camera for wildlife specialists, but most won't need its exceptional zoom power.

83x zoom lens; Strong image stabilization; Manual controls; Raw imaging and 4K video; EVF and vari-angle LCD; Mic input and accessory shoe; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Autofocus struggles with small and fast-moving subjects; LCD doesn't support touch; Larger and heavier than competitors

The only reason to consider buying the Nikon Coolpix P950 is its lens, which – covering an equivalent focal length range of 24-2000mm – is extraordinary. There are very few cameras that can match the P950's versatility, although you'll get better image quality and more advanced autofocus from several similarly-priced (but less ambitious) compact cameras.

Birding, travel (especially cruises, safaris etc), and those situations where you need to shoot for the moon – literally;

Landscapes, fast-moving subjects or any situation where critical image quality is more important than zoom range;