Nikon P100 vs Nikon D1X

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P100 and Nikon D1X, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and D1X (5MP) and the P100 (1/2.3") and D1X (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The P100 was brought out 9 years after the D1X which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P100 matches up versus the D1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Nikon D1X. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery and Nikon D1X Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P100 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1X has specifications of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P100 and Nikon D1X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P100 versus the D1X.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P100 and D1X is 68 and 51 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and D1X.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon P100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent P100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.