Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D1 versus Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D1X (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D1 was launched 7 months prior to the D1X and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D1 matches up against the D1X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D1 & Nikon D1X. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D1 Gallery & Nikon D1X Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D1 offers outside measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1X has specifications of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D1 compared to the D1X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D1 and D1X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D1 and D1X.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D1X to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.