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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs 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
  • Revealed November 2000
  • Successor is Nikon D1X
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D2X
  • Replacement is Nikon D3X
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon D1 and Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D2Xs (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D1 was launched 6 years earlier than the D2Xs and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the D1 matches up vs the D2Xs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D2Xs

 D1 D2Xs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D1

 D2Xs D1 
ReleasedJune 2006November 2000Fresher by 67 months
Display sizing2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution235k130kSharper display (+105k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D2Xs

 D1 D2Xs 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1 provides outer 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 D2Xs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D1 versus the D2Xs.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D1 and D2Xs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1 and D2Xs.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D2Xs to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography details
Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1 Street photography highlights
Nikon D2Xs Street photography highlights
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography highlights
40
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1 Travel photography information
Nikon D2Xs Travel photography information
28
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
43
weather proof
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1 Vlogging factors
Nikon D2Xs Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Nikon D2Xs
 Nikon D1Nikon D2Xs
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1 Nikon D2Xs
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2000-11-27 2006-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 2000 x 1312 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200g (2.65 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 489
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $5,130 $3,999