Canon EOS Kiss X10 vs Nikon D1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X10 and Nikon D1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Kiss X10 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D1 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Kiss X10 were released 2019 and Nikon D1 was released 1999. That is a 20 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Kiss X10 2019
Nikon D1 1999

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss X10 has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D1 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss X10 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D1 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss X10 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D1 has 2,7 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss X10 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D1 2,7 MP
2624000 pixels
2000 x 1312

Canon EOS Kiss X10 has a 815 % larger resolution than Nikon D1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS Kiss X10 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1. Canon EOS Kiss X10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D1 has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X10 100-25600
Nikon D1 200-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X10
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X10 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D1 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X10 5
Nikon D1 4,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS Kiss X10. Unfortunately Nikon D1 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D1 weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 167% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X10 and its 449 gr (or 0,99 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X10 449 gr
0,99 lb
Nikon D1 1200 gr
2,65 lb