Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3S

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and D3S (12MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The D1H was unveiled 9 years prior to the D3S and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D1H grades against the D3S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D1H & Nikon D3S. The full galleries are available at Nikon D1H Gallery & Nikon D3S Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D1H provides outer dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D3S has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D1H compared to the D3S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1H and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D1H and D3S.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D1H using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D3S will resolve greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D1H is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.