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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Newer Model is Canon 1100D
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced June 2001
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1
  • Successor is Nikon D2X
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D1X (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was revealed 7 years after the D1X which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1000D scores against the D1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D1X

 1000D D1X 
IntroducedJuly 2008June 2001Newer by 86 months
Display dimension2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Canon 1000D

 D1X 1000D 

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D1X

 1000D D1X 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1000D has external measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1X has specifications of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1000D against the D1X.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and D1X is 70 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and D1X.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 1000D to give extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1000D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography info
Nikon D1X Portrait photography info
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
51
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1000D
Street photography with Nikon D1X
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
44
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1000D
Sports photography with Nikon D1X
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography details
Nikon D1X Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
28
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography details
Nikon D1X Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging details
Nikon D1X Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D1X
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D1X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Nikon D1X
Also called as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2008-07-22 2001-06-29
Body design Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502g (1.11 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $5,130