Nikon D1X vs Nikon D5

Here is a complete review of the Nikon D1X vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and D5 (21MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The D1X was brought out 15 years earlier than the D5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D1X scores versus the D5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D1X & Nikon D5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D1X Gallery & Nikon D5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1X provides physical dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having 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") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

See the Nikon D1X vs Nikon D5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D1X against the D5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D1X and D5 is 51 and 50 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D1X and D5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D1X due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D5 will render more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D1X will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.