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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X

Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released June 2001
  • Old Model is Nikon D1
  • Renewed by Nikon D2X
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2005
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1X
  • Successor is Nikon D2Xs
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X Overview

Following is a complete review of the Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and D2X (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D1X was announced 4 years earlier than the D2X which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D1X matches up versus the D2X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Nikon D2X

 D1X D2X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D1X

 D2X D1X 
ReleasedJune 2005June 2001More modern by 47 months
Display dimension2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution235k130kClearer display (+105k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Nikon D2X

 D1X D2X 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1X features 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 D2X has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D1X compared to the D2X.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1X and D2X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D1X and D2X.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D2X to offer more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D1X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography information
Nikon D2X Portrait photography information
51
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (5MP)
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Street photography camera
44
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X Sports photography factors
Nikon D2X Sports photography factors
41
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D1X
Travel photography with Nikon D2X
28
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
43
weather proofing
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography info
Nikon D2X Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
max ISO too low (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D2X as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Nikon D2X
 Nikon D1XNikon D2X
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1X Nikon D2X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2001-06-29 2005-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 1960 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 800 800
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 130 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $5,130 $5,000