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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 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
  • Introduced November 2000
  • Renewed by Nikon D1X
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D4s
  • Successor is Nikon D6
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D1 versus Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D5 (21MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The D1 was released 16 years earlier than the D5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the D1 scores against the D5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D5

 D1 D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Nikon D1

 D5 D1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2000More modern by 183 months
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution2359k130kCrisper screen (+2229k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D5

 D1 D5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D1 provides exterior measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D1 versus Nikon D5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D1 compared to the D5.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D1 and D5 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D1 and D5.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D5 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography info
Nikon D5 Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (3 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1 Street photography features
Nikon D5 Street photography features
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 Sports photography details
Nikon D5 Sports photography details
40
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (3,780 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D1
Travel photography with Nikon D5
28
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (3MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
great battery pack (3,780 shots)
weather sealing
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D1
Landscape photography with Nikon D5
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (3,780 shots)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
30
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Nikon D5
 Nikon D1Nikon D5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1 Nikon D5
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2000-11-27 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 2000 x 1312 5588 x 3712
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 3280000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 130k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 pounds) 1415 gr (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots One Two
Launch pricing $5,130 $6,500