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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Nikon D1
(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 November 2000
  • Replacement is Nikon D1X
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Announced June 2001
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1
  • Updated by Nikon D2X
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D1X

 D1 D1X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Nikon D1

 D1X D1 
AnnouncedJune 2001November 2000More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D1X

 D1 D1X 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2"2"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution130k130kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X size comparison

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

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D1X Portrait photography highlights
50
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (3MP)
51
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1
Street photography with Nikon D1X
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
45
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 Sports photography info
Nikon D1X Sports photography info
40
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
42
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1 Travel photography information
Nikon D1X Travel photography information
28
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (3 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
28
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1 Landscape photography information
Nikon D1X Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1 Vlogging details
Nikon D1X Vlogging details
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Nikon D1X
 Nikon D1Nikon D1X
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D1 Nikon D1X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2000-11-27 2001-06-29
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 surface area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 2000 x 1312 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 2"
Resolution of display 130k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
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 options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 grams (2.65 pounds) 1200 grams (2.65 pounds)
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 Overall 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 One One
Pricing at release $5,130 $5,130