Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D1X

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD2XsD1X
      Predecessor ModelNikon D2X Nikon D1
      Successor ModelNikon D3X Nikon D2X
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12.84 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel5.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 800125 - 800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28483008 x 1960
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14242000 x 1312
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, TIFF, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Manual (6 steps with fine tuning), Preset (5 settings), Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31 steps), White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10, 20, 30 MIRED steps)
      Focus Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle Area AF, Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF, Focus Lock, Selectable from 11 focus areas (High Speed Cropped: 9 focus areas)
      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 LinesB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return typeInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.0"
      Screen Resolution235k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewStop-down lens aperture by pressing Depth-of-field Preview Button
      Shutter Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal planeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/500 sec
      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
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safely lock
      ISO 519 standard Terminal with lock screw provided
      Exposure Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Exposure Modes[P] Programmed Auto with flexible program, [S] Shutter-priority Auto, Aperture-priority Auto, [M] Manual, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps, 2 to 9 frames
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      DxO Low Light ISO489
      DxO Color Depth22.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.9
      DxO Overall Score59
      Video Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording Possible with Timer Remote
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon D2Xs Nikon D1X
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Optional AccessoriesWT-2/2A Wireless Transmitter, WA-E1 Extended Range Antenna, EH-6 AC Adapter, Type-E Focusing Screen, DG-2 Magnifier, DK-17A Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, DK-19 Rubber Eyepiece Cup, DK-17C Eyepiece Correction Lens series, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, DR-5 Right-Angle Magnifying Viewing Attachment, SB-800/SB-600/R200 Speedlights, Capture NX software, Camera Control Pro Software, Image Authentication Software


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