Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Released November 2000
- Later Model is Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Nikon D1 and Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D3X (25MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D1 was unveiled 9 years before the D3X and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D1 grades versus the D3X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D1 & Nikon D3X. The full galleries are available at Nikon D1 Gallery & Nikon D3X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D3X
D1 | D3X |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D1
D3X | D1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | November 2000 | More recent by 100 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 130k | Clearer screen (+790k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D3X
D1 | D3X | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1 comes with physical dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D3X has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D1 and Nikon D3X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D1 vs the D3X.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1 and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1 and D3X.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D3X will provide you with more detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older D1 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Specifications
Nikon D1 | Nikon D3X | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D1 | Nikon D3X |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2000-11-27 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | 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 | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 2000 x 1312 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 130 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) | 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) |
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 score | not tested | 88 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1992 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 4400 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL4a |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA |
Card slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $5,130 | $3,000 |