Canon 1D vs Nikon D1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 1D versus Nikon D1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D1 (3MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D was manufactured 13 months later than the D1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1D matches up vs the D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D & Nikon D1. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D Gallery & Nikon D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D offers external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1 has dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D versus the D1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1D and D1 is 50 and 51 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and D1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D will deliver extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 1D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.