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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2X
Nikon D1X
Camera summary
The Nikon D1X, made by Nikon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on June 29, 2001.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
2.9 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.4 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D1, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D1
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D2X, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D2X
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 5 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Nikon D2X
Camera summary
The Nikon D2X, made by Nikon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on June 1, 2005. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D1X, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D1X
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D2Xs, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D2Xs
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 22.1 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 476.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 59.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
No |
General |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | June 29, 2001 | June 1, 2005 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $129.99 | $1,299.95 |
| model | Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D1 | Nikon D1X |
| Successor model | Nikon D2X | Nikon D2Xs |
Lense |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | 1.5� |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| AE bracketing | No |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
Yes |
Physical |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | - | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 157 x 153 x 85mm | 158 x 150 x 86mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1200 grs | 1200 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 130 | 235 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Max image resolution | 3008 x 1960 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5 mm | 23.7 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5 | 12 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D1X | Nikon D2X |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |