Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D1 and Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D3 (12MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The D1 was brought out 8 years before the D3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D1 scores against the D3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D1 and Nikon D3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D1 Gallery and Nikon D3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D1 has external dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D3 has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D1 versus the D3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D1 and D3 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D1 and D3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.