Nikon D1X vs Nikon D1H

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D1X and the Nikon D1H, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D1X was introduced in June 2001 and Nikon D1H was introduced in September 2001. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D1X over Nikon D1H.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D1H over Nikon D1X.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D1X and Nikon D1H have 2.0" Fixed screens with 130k dot resolution.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 96% coverage and 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Nikon D1X features a 5.3 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 800. Nikon D1H features a 2.7 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D1X can take pictures up to 3008 x 1960 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2000 x 1312 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon D1H can take pictures up to 2000 x 1312 resolution.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D1X it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D1H nothing can be done. On Nikon D1H it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D1X nothing can be done.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D1X and Nikon D1H have Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical. shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec on Nikon D1X, and up to 1/16000 sec on Nikon D1H. Nikon D1X can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Nikon D1H can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on both cameras.

Nikon D1X and Nikon D1H bodies have the same dimensions of 157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35") and they both weigh 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz).

Nikon D1X

Nikon D1H

157 mm

153 mm

157 mm

153 mm