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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s

Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Nikon D1H front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released September 2001
  • New Model is Nikon D2H
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D4
  • Renewed by Nikon D5
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and D4s (16MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The D1H was revealed 13 years earlier than the D4s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D1H grades vs the D4s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Nikon D4s

 D1H D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D1H

 D4s D1H 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2001Newer by 151 months
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k130kSharper screen (+791k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Nikon D4s

 D1H D4s 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D1H features external 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) while the Nikon D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

See the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D4s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D1H and the D4s.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D1H and D4s is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D1H and D4s.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D1H with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D4s will produce extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D1H will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1H Portrait photography details
Nikon D4s Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3MP)
78
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1H Street photography advice
Nikon D4s Street photography advice
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1H Sports photography advice
Nikon D4s Sports photography advice
41
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (3,020 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D1H
Travel photography with Nikon D4s
28
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
better than average battery power (3,020 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1H Landscape photography factors
Nikon D4s Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (3,020 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1H Vlogging information
Nikon D4s Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
28
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Nikon D4s
 Nikon D1HNikon D4s
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1H Nikon D4s
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2001-09-19 2014-02-24
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 2000 x 1312 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 3.2"
Display resolution 130 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 1350 grams (2.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $5,130 $6,498