Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1
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40 Features
36 Overall
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![Nikon D1H front Nikon D1H front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D1H.jpg)
![Olympus E-1 front Olympus E-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-1-ek-fs.jpg)
59 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Launched September 2001
- Replacement is Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Released November 2003
- New Model is Olympus E-3
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Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The D1H was brought out 3 years before the E-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D1H scores versus the E-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D1H & Olympus E-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D1H Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Olympus E-1
D1H | E-1 | |||
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Display dimension | 2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Nikon D1H
E-1 | D1H | |||
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Released | November 2003 | ![]() | September 2001 | More modern by 26 months |
Display resolution | 134k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper display (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D1H and Olympus E-1
D1H | E-1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D1H has got external measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has specifications of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D1H compared to the E-1.
![Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 size comparison Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D1H-vs-Olympus-E-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D1H and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.
![Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D1H-vs-Olympus-E-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D1H and E-1.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D1H due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-1 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D1H is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D1H-vs-Olympus-E-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D1H-vs-Olympus-E-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D1H vs Olympus E-1 Specifications
Nikon D1H | Olympus E-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon D1H | Olympus E-1 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2001-09-19 | 2003-11-29 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 2000 x 1312 | 2560 x 1920 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2" | 1.8" |
Resolution of display | 130 thousand dot | 134 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.48x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) | 735 grams (1.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $5,130 | $1,700 |