Nikon D1H vs Canon EOS 30D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D1H and Canon EOS 30D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D1H

Canon EOS 30D

Manufacturing

Nikon D1H is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 30D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D1H were released 2001 and Canon EOS 30D was released 2006. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D1H	2001
Canon EOS 30D	2006

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D1H has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 30D has a "Canon APS-C"-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 D1H	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 30D	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D1H has a 2,6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 30D has 8,2 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
Canon EOS 30D	8,2 MP 8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336

Canon EOS 30D has a 212 % 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

Canon EOS 30D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Canon EOS 30D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D1H	200-1600
Canon EOS 30D	100-3200

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 Canon EOS 30D

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 Canon EOS 30D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D1H	5
Canon EOS 30D	5

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Nikon D1H or Canon EOS 30D can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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 53% heavier than Canon EOS 30D and its 784 gr (or 1.73 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D1H	1200 gr 2.65 lb
Canon EOS 30D	784 gr 1.73 lb