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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 Key Specs

Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced November 2000
  • New Model is Nikon D1X
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Revealed April 2008
  • Renewed by Nikon D3S
Photography Glossary

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D3

 D1 D3 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Nikon D1

 D3 D1 
RevealedApril 2008November 2000Newer by 89 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k130kClearer display (+792k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D3

 D1 D3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Nikon D1 and Nikon D3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 size comparison

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

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3 Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
63
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Street photography camera
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
54
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Sports photography camera
40
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (4,300 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D1
Travel photography with Nikon D3
28
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
51
great battery life (4,300 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1 Landscape photography information
Nikon D3 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (4,300 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1 Vlogging details
Nikon D3 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Nikon D3
 Nikon D1Nikon D3
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D1 Nikon D3
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2000-11-27 2008-04-18
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 2000 x 1312 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 130k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 pounds) 1300g (2.87 pounds)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2290
Other
Battery life - 4300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $5,130 $5,450