Nikon D1X vs OM System OM-1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      BrandNikonOM System
      ModelD1XOM-1
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
      Successor ModelNikon D2X
      MSRP$2199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Sensor TypeCCDStacked Live MOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel22.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels5.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      ProcessorTruePic X Dual Quad
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 19605184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions2000 x 1312
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames A-B/G-M axis
      Focus Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR), AF tracking (C-AF + TR+MF), Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF (S-AF+MF)
      AF Detection Range-6 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1053
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1053
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution130k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x1.65x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanicalElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)120.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps120.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 139 Frames (Raw) / 169 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 108 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 120 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 92 Frames (Raw) / 92 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 50 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 96 Frames (Raw) / 97 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [77 to 152 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [77 to 152 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [22 to 42 Mbps]
      H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [82 to 162 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/200 fps
      H.264 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 to 202 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 to 202 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [27 to 52 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [202 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/200/240 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160
      External Recording ModesRaw 12-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, OM-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone (Plug-in Power) Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini
      1 x PC Sync Socket FlashSync Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Dimensions157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")135 x 92 x 73 mm (5.31 x 3.62 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 7.25 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3.165 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Battery PackBLX-1
      Battery Life520 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D1X OM System OM-1
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 or 12 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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