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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Nikon D1
(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
Nikon D3X
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D3X

 D1 D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D1

 D3X D1 
RevealedFebruary 2009November 2000More recent by 100 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k130kClearer screen (+790k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D3X

 D1 D3X 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1 and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3X Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1 Street photography information
Nikon D3X Street photography information
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D3X Sports photography highlights
40
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
great battery power (4,400 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D1
Travel photography with Nikon D3X
28
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery power (4,400 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1 Landscape photography info
Nikon D3X Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (4,400 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D1
Vlogging with Nikon D3X
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Nikon D3X
 Nikon D1Nikon D3X
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