Canon 1D vs Nikon D1H

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon 1D and Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D1H (3MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D1H (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1D was unveiled 3 months after the D1H which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D grades vs the D1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D & Nikon D1H. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D Gallery & Nikon D1H Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D enjoys outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Nikon D1H has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1D and the D1H.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D and D1H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and D1H.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D will produce greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.