Nikon D1H vs Nikon D7000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D1H and Nikon D7000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D1H

Nikon D7000

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D1H were released 2001 and Nikon D7000 was released 2010. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D1H	2001
Nikon D7000	2010

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D1H	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D7000	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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D1H has a 2,6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7000 has 16,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D1H	2,6 MP 2624000 pixels 2000 x 1312
Nikon D7000	16,2 MP 16084992 pixels 4928 x 3264

Nikon D7000 has a 513 % larger resolution than Nikon D1H. 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

Nikon D7000 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Nikon D7000 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D1H	200-1600
Nikon D7000	100-25600

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 Nikon D1H
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7000

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D1H can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7000 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D1H	5
Nikon D7000	6

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D7000. Sadly, the Nikon D1H does not support this.

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 D1H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 54% heavier than Nikon D7000 and its 780 gr (or 1.72 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D1H	1200 gr 2.65 lb
Nikon D7000	780 gr 1.72 lb