Sony a7C II vs Nikon D1H

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7C II and Nikon D1H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a7C II is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D1H is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.

Sony a7C II were released 2023 and Nikon D1H was released 2001. That is a 22 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a7C II 2023
Nikon D1H 2001

Type of camera

Sony a7C II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D1H is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7C II has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Nikon D1H has a "Nikon DX"-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 **
Sony a7C II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Sony a7C II has a 33 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
Sony a7C II 33 MP
32741376 pixels
7008 x 4672
Nikon D1H 2,6 MP
2624000 pixels
2000 x 1312

Sony a7C II has a 1148 % 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

Sony a7C II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Sony a7C II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a7C II 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 Sony a7C II
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. Sony a7C II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Nikon D1H can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a7C II 10
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 Sony a7C II. 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 133% heavier than Sony a7C II and its 514 gr (or 1.13 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a7C II 514 gr
1.13 lb
Nikon D1H 1200 gr
2.65 lb

Sony a7C II vs Nikon D1H Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7C II and Nikon D1H, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Name Sony a7C II Nikon D1H
Manufacturer Sony Nikon
Release Date and Price
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Release Year 2023 2001
Release Date 2023-08-29 2001-02-05
MSRP 2199 USD 3849 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Resolution 7008 x 4672 pixels 2000 x 1312 pixels
Megapixels 33 MP 2,6 MP
Image Processor BIONZ R Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
ISO Range 100 - 51200 200 - 1600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 7559 5
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 2”
Screen dots 1036800 130000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2359296 N/A
Photography features
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Frames per second 10 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (wireless or smartphone) Yes (Supported)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a7C II
Nikon D1H
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4
Battery Life (CIPA) 540 shots 1200 shots
Width 127 mm 157 mm
Height 71 mm 153 mm
Depth 63 mm 85 mm
Weight 514 gram 1200 gram