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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H Key Specs

Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released November 2000
  • Newer Model is Nikon D1X
Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released September 2001
  • Successor is Nikon D2H
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D1 and Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the D1 (3MP) and the D1H (3MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D1 was launched 9 months prior to the D1H which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D1 grades against the D1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D1H

 D1 D1H 

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Nikon D1

 D1H D1 
ReleasedSeptember 2001November 2000More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D1H

 D1 D1H 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2"2"Same display size
Display resolution130k130kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D1 has got outside dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while 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 have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D1 and the D1H.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1 and D1H is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1 and D1H.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography details
Nikon D1H Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
50
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Street photography camera
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Sports photography camera
40
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
41
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1 Travel photography details
Nikon D1H Travel photography details
28
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
28
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D1H Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D1H Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Nikon D1H
 Nikon D1Nikon D1H
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D1 Nikon D1H
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2000-11-27 2001-09-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2000 x 1312 2000 x 1312
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 2"
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $5,130 $5,130