Nikon D1X with Nikon D2X Comparison

Nikon D1X and Nikon D2X Main Features

  • June, 2001
  • June, 2005
  • 5 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 125 - 800 ISO
  • 100 - 800 ISO
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 157 x 153 x 85 mm, 1200g.
  • 158 x 150 x 86 mm, 1200g.
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Nikon D1X Scores


Imaging score
36
Features score
30
Value for money score
42
Portability score
51
Overall score
37

Nikon D2X Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
40
Value for money score
63
Portability score
51
Overall score
47

Nikon D2X with Nikon D1X Overview


Let's compare D1X with D2X. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D1X was released in 2001, and Nikon D2X in 2005. D2X is newer, which is a plus. D1X 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of D2X is greater than that of D1X. The difference of 7 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (D1X), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D1X has 8.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D1X has 8.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D1X D2X
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model D1X D2X
Announced June, 2001 June, 2005
Body Type Large SLR Large SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 130k pixels 235k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.57
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 8.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.7 x 15.5 mm 23.7 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area 367.3 mm² 372.1 mm²
Sensor Resolution 5 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 3008 x 1960 4288 x 2848
Max Native ISO 800 800
Min Native ISO 125 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 3200
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None None
Video Formats
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 1200 g 1200 g
Physical Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85 mm 158 x 150 x 86 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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