Nikon D1X vs Canon EOS 5D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D1X and Canon EOS 5D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D1X

Canon EOS 5D

Manufacturing

Nikon D1X is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 5D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D1X were released 2001 and Canon EOS 5D was released 2005. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D1X	2001
Canon EOS 5D	2005

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D1X has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 5D has a "Canon Full Frame"-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
Canon EOS 5D	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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D1X has a 5,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D has 12,7 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
Canon EOS 5D	12,7 MP 12719616 pixels 4368 x 2912

Canon EOS 5D has a 116 % 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

Canon EOS 5D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1X. Canon EOS 5D has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 3200 while Nikon D1X has 125 to 800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D1X	125-800
Canon EOS 5D	50-3200

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 D1X
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D

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 Canon EOS 5D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D1X	3
Canon EOS 5D	3

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Nikon D1X or Canon EOS 5D 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 D1X weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 34% heavier than Canon EOS 5D and its 895 gr (or 1.97 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D1X	1200 gr 2.65 lb
Canon EOS 5D	895 gr 1.97 lb