Nikon D1H vs Nikon D4s

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D1H and Nikon D4s. The full galleries are available at Nikon D1H Gallery and Nikon D4s Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.