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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1H front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2001
  • Updated by Nikon D2H
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Revealed June 2001
  • Old Model is Nikon D1
  • Replacement is Nikon D2X
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and D1X (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D1H was introduced 3 months after the D1X which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D1H grades versus the D1X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Nikon D1X

 D1H D1X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Nikon D1H

 D1X D1H 

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Nikon D1X

 D1H D1X 
RevealedSeptember 2001June 2001Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2"2"Equal display measurement
Display resolution130k130kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D1H offers 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 D1X has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D1H compared to the D1X.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1H and D1X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D1H and D1X.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D1X to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1H Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D1X Portrait photography highlights
50
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (3 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1H as a Street photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Street photography camera
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
44
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D1H
Sports photography with Nikon D1X
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D1H
Travel photography with Nikon D1X
28
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
28
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1H Landscape photography details
Nikon D1X Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1H Vlogging factors
Nikon D1X Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Nikon D1X
 Nikon D1HNikon D1X
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D1H Nikon D1X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2001-09-19 2001-06-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2000 x 1312 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 2"
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 96%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 1200 grams (2.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $5,130 $5,130