Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D3S (12MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The D1 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the D3S which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D1 grades against the D3S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D1 & Nikon D3S. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D1 Gallery & Nikon D3S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon D1 features outside dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D1 vs the D3S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D1 and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1 and D3S.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D3S will resolve more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.