Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.