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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Revealed June 2001
  • Replaced the Nikon D1
  • Newer Model is Nikon D2X
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3S
  • Refreshed by Nikon D4s
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and D4 (16MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and D4 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The D1X was introduced 11 years before the D4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D1X grades vs the D4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Nikon D4

 D1X D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon D1X

 D4 D1X 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2001More modern by 128 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kClearer display (+791k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Nikon D4

 D1X D4 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D1X provides outside dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4 has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D1X vs the D4.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D1X and D4 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D1X and D4.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D1X using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon D4 will result in greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged D1X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography info
Nikon D4 Portrait photography info
51
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
77
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1X Street photography highlights
Nikon D4 Street photography highlights
45
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D1X
Sports photography with Nikon D4
42
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D1X
Travel photography with Nikon D4
28
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography information
Nikon D4 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse recording
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D1X
Vlogging with Nikon D4
9
can't shoot video
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Nikon D4
 Nikon D1XNikon D4
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D1X Nikon D4
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2001-06-29 2012-01-06
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 1960 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 130k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 lb) 1340g (2.95 lb)
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 rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18
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 recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $5,130 $4,500