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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X

Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Nikon D1H front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(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 September 2001
  • Renewed by Nikon D2H
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon D2Xs
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D1H and Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and D3X (25MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D1H was manufactured 8 years prior to the D3X which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D1H matches up vs the D3X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Nikon D3X

 D1H D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D1H

 D3X D1H 
ReleasedFebruary 2009September 2001More modern by 90 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k130kSharper display (+790k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Nikon D3X

 D1H D3X 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D1H provides external dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3X has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D1H against the D3X.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1H and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D1H and D3X.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D1H due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D3X will render greater detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged D1H will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D1H
Portrait photography with Nikon D3X
50
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
80
manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1H Street photography highlights
Nikon D3X Street photography highlights
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1H as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Sports photography camera
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery life (4,400 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1H Travel photography info
Nikon D3X Travel photography info
28
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
63
good battery life (4,400 CIPA)
environment proofing
amazing megapixels (25MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1H Landscape photography details
Nikon D3X Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (4,400 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1H as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3X as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Nikon D3X
 Nikon D1HNikon D3X
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1H Nikon D3X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2001-09-19 2009-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 2000 x 1312 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 3"
Resolution of screen 130k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) 1260 grams (2.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $5,130 $3,000