Nikon Z fc vs Nikon D1H
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z fc and Nikon D1H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon Z fc were released 2021 and Nikon D1H was released 2001. That is a 20 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon Z fc | 2021 |
| Nikon D1H | 2001 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z fc is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D1H is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "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 Z fc | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Nikon D1H | 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 Z fc has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D1H has 2,6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon Z fc |
21 MP
20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712 |
| Nikon D1H |
2,6 MP
2624000 pixels 2000 x 1312 |
Nikon Z fc has a 688 % 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 Z fc has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z fc | 100-51200 |
| Nikon D1H | 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 Nikon Z fc
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D1H
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D1H can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z fc | 11 |
| Nikon D1H | 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 Nikon Z fc. Unfortunately Nikon D1H 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 D1H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 170% heavier than Nikon Z fc and its 445 gr (or 0,98 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon Z fc | 445 gr 0,98 lb |
| Nikon D1H | 1200 gr 2,65 lb |
