Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4 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
- Newer Model is Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
Photography Glossary Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D4 (16MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and D4 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D1 was unveiled 12 years earlier than the D4 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the D1 scores versus the D4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D1 and Nikon D4. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D1 Gallery and Nikon D4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D4
| D1 | D4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon D1
| D4 | D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | November 2000 | Fresher by 135 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 2" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 130k | Sharper screen (+791k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D4
| D1 | D4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D1 enjoys outer measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4 has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D1 against the D4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1 and D4 is 51 and 50 respectively.
Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D1 and D4.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon D4 will deliver greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older D1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4 Specifications
| Nikon D1 | Nikon D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model type | Nikon D1 | Nikon D4 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Released | 2000-11-27 | 2012-01-06 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 2000 x 1312 | 4928 x 3280 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 130 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with brightness control |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| 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 | 1200g (2.65 lbs) | 1340g (2.95 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2965 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 2600 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL18 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | CompactFlash, XQD |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Pricing at release | $5,130 | $4,500 |