Reasons to choose EOS-1D
Released in 2001, EOS-1D has about 548 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D
vs Nikon D1
VS
Sensor area
548 mm²
EOS-1D367 mm²
D1- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 181 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The EOS-1D has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1DMetricD1
4.1 MPEffective pixels2.6 MP
28.7 × 19.1Sensor23.7 × 15.5
11.56 µmPixel pitch11.89 µm
133.7 µm²Pixel area141.29 µm²
0.75 MP/cm²Pixel density0.71 MP/cm²
1.26Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
1,585 gWeight1,200 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS-1D has the larger sensor area. The D1 has the lighter body. The EOS-1D has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D1
Released in 1999, D1 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 2.6 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.