Nikon D1X vs Nikon D3s
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D1X and Nikon D3s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D1X were released 2001 and Nikon D3s was released 2009. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D1X | 2001 |
| Nikon D3s | 2009 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D1X has a "DX"-sensor while Nikon D3s has a "FX"-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 ** |
| Nikon D1X | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Nikon D3s | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 D1X has a 5,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3s has 12,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D1X |
5,3 MP
5895680 pixels 3008 x 1960 |
| Nikon D3s |
12,1 MP
12052992 pixels 4256 x 2832 |
Nikon D3s has a 104 % larger resolution than Nikon D1X. 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 D3s has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1X. Nikon D3s has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 102400 while Nikon D1X has 125 to 800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D1X | 125-800 |
| Nikon D3s | 200-102400 |
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 D1X
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3s
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D1X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3s can shoot up to 9-11 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D1X | 3 |
| Nikon D3s | 9-11 |
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 D3s. Sadly, the Nikon D1X 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 D3s weighs 1240 gr (equal to 2,73 lb) which is 3% heavier than Nikon D1X and its 1200 gr (or 2,65 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D1X | 1200 gr 2,65 lb |
| Nikon D3s | 1240 gr 2,73 lb |
