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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D1
vs Nikon D100
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
D1367 mm²
D100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D1 and D100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D1MetricD100
2.6 MPEffective pixels6 MP
23.7 × 15.5Sensor23.7 × 15.5
11.89 µmPixel pitch7.82 µm
141.29 µm²Pixel area61.22 µm²
0.71 MP/cm²Pixel density1.63 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
1,200 gWeight730 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
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 D1 and D100 have the same sensor area. The D100 has the lighter body. The D100 has the higher effective resolution. The D100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D100
Released in 2002, D100 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 730 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.