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COOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital Camera vs EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera

Ravvy scores COOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital Camera at 83.17 and EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera at 83.08. COOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital Camera takes the overall pick, best for wildlife enthusiasts and amateur astronomers.

Ravvy pick

NIkon COOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital Camera | 83x Optical Zoom with Image Stabilization 16 MP 4K Ultra HD Video Wi-Fi Connectivity RAW Format and Rotating LCD Screen (Black) Bundle / Digital Camera

$847

The P950 is the definitive choice for outdoor explorers who want astronomical zoom capabilities in a single body while accepting the limitations of a smaller sensor in dim lighting.

Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera with 18-45mm & 75-300mm Double Lens Bundle w/ 18-45mm & 75-300mm Lens

$749

The Canon EOS R100 is the best value for newcomers who want a two-lens setup, though they must accept a fixed, non-touch LCD screen as the primary cost-saving tradeoff.

How they score

FactorCOOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital CameraEOS R100 Mirrorless Camera
Zoom Range99–
Portability65.594
Versatility91–
Image Quality7285
Stabilization89.5–
Autofocus Speed–82
Lens Versatility–91
Video Capabilities–65

COOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital Camera

What owners praise

  • Unrivaled 83x optical zoom range
  • RAW image capture for advanced post processing
  • Highly effective optical vibration reduction
  • Fully articulating vari angle display
  • Dedicated bird and moon observation modes

What to know first

  • Small sensor limits performance in low light
  • Autofocus can struggle at the extreme end of the zoom
  • Relatively heavy compared to standard compacts

Skip it if professional wedding photographers or low light indoor shooting

EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera

What owners praise

  • Excellent 24.1MP image quality for the price
  • Compact and highly portable body
  • Dual Pixel AF is fast and reliable for portraits
  • Includes two lenses covering wide to telephoto ranges
  • Native RF mount supports modern Canon glass

What to know first

  • Fixed LCD screen does not tilt or rotate
  • No touch-screen functionality
  • 4K video has a significant crop factor

Skip it if professional videographers or those needing a touch-screen interface

Specs side by side

SpecCOOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital CameraEOS R100 Mirrorless Camera
UPC018208265329840514700283
ASINB083K41SKCB0FP496DLW
GTIN018208265329840514700283
ZoomOptical ZoomOptical Zoom
BrandNikonCanon
ColorBlackObsidian
Bit Depth12 Bit14 Bit
Crop Mode4:3–
Lens TypeZoomTelephoto
Focus ModeContinuous-Servo AF (AF-C)Automatic AF (AF-A)
Focus TypeAuto Focus, Manual FocusAuto Focus
Model NameCOOLPIX P9506052C111

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