Canon 1D vs Nikon D2X
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D2X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 4MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Announced December 2001
- Replacement is Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Revealed June 2005
- Previous Model is Nikon D1X
- Later Model is Nikon D2Xs

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2X Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon 1D versus Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D2X (12MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D2X (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

The 1D was brought out 4 years earlier than the D2X which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D grades versus the D2X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2X Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D and Nikon D2X. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D Gallery and Nikon D2X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Nikon D2X
1D | D2X |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Canon 1D
D2X | 1D | |||
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Revealed | June 2005 | ![]() | December 2001 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 120k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D and Nikon D2X
1D | D2X | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1D vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D features physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2X has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1D versus Nikon D2X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D vs the D2X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and D2X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D and D2X.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D2X will offer more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D vs Nikon D2X Specifications
Canon EOS-1D | Nikon D2X | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS-1D | Nikon D2X |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2001-12-13 | 2005-06-01 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 548.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 4 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2464 x 1648 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 120 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | External | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1585 grams (3.49 pounds) | 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 59 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 476 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $4,899 | $5,000 |