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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1H front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2001
  • Later Model is Nikon D2H
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D4s
  • Renewed by Nikon D6
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and D5 (21MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The D1H was released 15 years before the D5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D1H grades versus the D5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Nikon D5

 D1H D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Nikon D1H

 D5 D1H 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2001More recent by 174 months
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2359k130kClearer display (+2229k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Nikon D5

 D1H D5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1H enjoys physical measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D5 has proportions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D1H versus the D5.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D1H and D5 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D1H and D5.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D1H due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older D1H will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1H Portrait photography information
Nikon D5 Portrait photography information
50
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1H as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Street photography camera
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1H Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5 Sports photography highlights
40
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D1H
Travel photography with Nikon D5
28
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery pack (3,780 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1H Landscape photography info
Nikon D5 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1H Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
30
touch screen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Nikon D5
 Nikon D1HNikon D5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1H Nikon D5
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2001-09-19 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 2000 x 1312 5588 x 3712
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 3280000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 130 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200g (2.65 lb) 1415g (3.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots One Two
Launch price $5,130 $6,500