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Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X

Portability
50
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released December 2001
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MII
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D3X (25MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D3X (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was launched 8 years prior to the D3X which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1D matches up vs the D3X for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Nikon D3X

 1D D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Canon 1D

 D3X 1D 
IntroducedFebruary 2009December 2001Newer by 87 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k120kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Nikon D3X

 1D D3X 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D enjoys outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3X has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D versus the D3X.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and D3X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and D3X.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D3X will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography information
Nikon D3X Portrait photography information
52
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
80
manual focus
fantastic MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography information
Nikon D3X Street photography information
48
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,585g)
57
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Sports photography camera
50
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (4,400 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Travel photography camera
38
weather sealing
heavier than competition in class (1,585 grams)
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery power (4,400 shots)
weather sealing
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3X Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (4MP)
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (4,400 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D Vlogging features
Nikon D3X Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Nikon D3X
 Canon EOS-1DNikon D3X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Nikon D3X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2001-12-13 2009-02-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 2464 x 1648 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 51
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 120 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 lb) 1260 grams (2.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $4,899 $3,000