Nikon S9300 vs Nikon D1

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S9300 versus Nikon D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and D1 (3MP) and the S9300 (1/2.3") and D1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S9300 was revealed 11 years after the D1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9300 grades versus the D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Nikon D1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Nikon D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1 has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 versus Nikon D1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S9300 and the D1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and D1 is 91 and 51 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and D1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S9300 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S9300 will produce extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer S9300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.