Nikon D1 vs Nikon D4s

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D1 and Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D4s (16MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D1 was brought out 14 years before the D4s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D1 scores against the D4s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D1 and Nikon D4s. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D1 Gallery and Nikon D4s Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D1 enjoys external measurements 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 D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D1 compared to the D4s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D1 and D4s is 51 and 50 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D1 and D4s.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D4s will produce extra detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older D1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.