Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3300

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D3300, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and D3300 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D1H was brought out 13 years before the D3300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D1H being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D1H grades against the D3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D1H & Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D1H Gallery & Nikon D3300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D1H features outside 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 D3300 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D1H versus the D3300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D1H and D3300 is 51 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D1H and D3300.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3300 to deliver more detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older D1H is going to be behind in sensor tech.