Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S
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![Nikon D1 front Nikon D1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D1.jpg)
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Revealed November 2000
- New Model is Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Overview
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.
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D3S
D1 | D3S |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Nikon D1
D3S | D1 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | November 2000 | More modern by 112 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+791k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D3S
D1 | D3S | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S size comparison Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D1-vs-Nikon-D3S-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D1 and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.
![Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D1-vs-Nikon-D3S-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D1-vs-Nikon-D3S-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D1-vs-Nikon-D3S-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3S Specifications
Nikon D1 | Nikon D3S | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D1 | Nikon D3S |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2000-11-27 | 2010-02-16 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 2000 x 1312 | 4256 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 130k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 lb) | 1240 grams (2.73 lb) |
Physical 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 All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3253 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 4200 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL4a |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Retail pricing | $5,130 | $5,200 |