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Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Announced June 2001
  • Old Model is Nikon D1
  • Replacement is Nikon D2X
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon D1X versus Olympus SH-1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and SH-1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D1X was introduced 13 years earlier than the SH-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D1X scores against the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Olympus SH-1

 D1X SH-1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon D1X

 SH-1 D1X 
ReleasedMarch 2014June 2001More modern by 155 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Olympus SH-1

 D1X SH-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D1X comes with outer measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D1X versus the SH-1.

Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D1X and SH-1 is 51 and 88 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D1X and SH-1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D1X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SH-1 will render extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D1X will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography factors
51
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (5MP)
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
45
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D1X
Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
42
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
28
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D1X
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
9
lack of video recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lighter than average in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D1X vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon D1XOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D1X Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2001-06-29 2014-03-31
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 1960 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $5,130 $349