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Nikon D1 vs Samsung NX30

The Nikon D1 and the Samsung NX30 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in June 1999 and January 2014. The D1 is a DSLR, while the NX30 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 2.6 megapixels, whereas the Samsung provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D1
versus
Samsung NX30
Nikon D1   Samsung NX30
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Nikon F mount lenses Samsung NX mount lenses
2.6 MP – APS-C sensor 20 MP – APS-C sensor
no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 200-1,600 (200 - 6,400) ISO 100-25,600
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots)
2.0" LCD – 120k dots 3.0" LCD – 1036k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Swivel touchscreen
4.5 shutter flaps per second 9 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
157 x 153 x 85 mm, 1100 g 127 x 96 x 58 mm, 375 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D1 and the Samsung NX30? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Nikon D1 and the Samsung NX30. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Nikon D1 vs Samsung NX30
Compare D1 versus NX30 top
Comparison D1 or NX30 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Samsung NX30 is considerably smaller (49 percent) than the Nikon D1. Moreover, the NX30 is substantially lighter (66 percent) than the D1. It is worth mentioning in this context that the D1 is splash and dust resistant, while the NX30 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

As can be seen in the images above, the D1 has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. The power pack in the NX30 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D1 157 mm 153 mm 85 mm 1100 g .. i Jun 1999 EUR 5 999ebay.com
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Samsung NX30 127 mm 96 mm 58 mm 375 g 360 i Jan 2014 EUR 899ebay.com
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Canon M3 111 mm 68 mm 44 mm 366 g 250 i Feb 2015 EUR 749ebay.com
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Canon M5 116 mm 89 mm 61 mm 427 g 295 i Sep 2016 EUR 1 129ebay.com
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Nikon D1H 157 mm 153 mm 85 mm 1100 g 1200 i Feb 2001 EUR 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D1X 157 mm 153 mm 85 mm 1100 g 1200 i Feb 2001 EUR 7 999ebay.com
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Nikon D2X 158 mm 150 mm 86 mm 1252 g 3800 i Sep 2004 EUR 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D2Xs 158 mm 150 mm 86 mm 1252 g 3800 i Jun 2006 EUR 5 069ebay.com
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Nikon D3 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1300 g 4300 i Aug 2007 EUR 4 849ebay.com
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Nikon D3S 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1240 g 4200 i Oct 2009 EUR 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D4 160 mm 157 mm 91 mm 1340 g 2600 i Jan 2012 EUR 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D200 147 mm 113 mm 74 mm 920 g 400 i Nov 2005 EUR 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300 147 mm 114 mm 74 mm 925 g 1000 i Aug 2007 EUR 1 829ebay.com
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Nikon D300S 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 938 g 950 i Jul 2009 EUR 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon D3300 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 430 g 700 i Jan 2014 EUR 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5500 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 470 g 820 i Jan 2015 EUR 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 298 g 280 i Jun 2015 EUR 1 149ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The NX30 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 82 percent) than the D1, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. They nevertheless have the same format factor of 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Nikon D1 and Samsung NX30 sensor measures

Despite having a slightly smaller sensor, the NX30 offers a higher resolution of 20 megapixels, compared with 2.6 MP of the D1. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 4.30μm versus 11.93μm for the D1). However, it should be noted that the NX30 is much more recent (by 14 years and 6 months) than the D1, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the NX30 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Samsung NX30 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the NX30 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon D1 are 10 x 6.6 inches or 25.4 x 16.7 cm for good quality, 8 x 5.2 inches or 20.3 x 13.3 cm for very good quality, and 6.7 x 4.4 inches or 16.9 x 11.1 cm for excellent quality prints.

The NX30 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Nikon D1 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 200-6400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Samsung NX30 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the D1 is build around a CCD sensor, while the NX30 uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D1 versus NX30 MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Nikon D1 APS-C 2.6 2000 1312i........
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Samsung NX30 APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/60p23.512.4101476
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Canon M3 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.811.8116972
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Canon M5 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.412.4126277
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Nikon D1H APS-C 2.6 2000 1312i........
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Nikon D1X APS-C 5.9 3008 1960i........
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Nikon D2X APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.110.947659
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Nikon D2Xs APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.210.948959
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Nikon D3 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832i23.512.2229081
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Nikon D3S Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832720/24p23.512.0325382
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Nikon D4 Full Frame 16.2 4928 32801080/30p24.713.1296589
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Nikon D200 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.311.558364
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Nikon D300 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.112.067967
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Nikon D300S APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.512.278770
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Nikon D3300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.312.8138582
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Nikon D5500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0143884
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Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The NX30 indeed provides for movie recording, while the D1 does not. The highest resolution format that the NX30 can use is 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the NX30 has an electronic viewfinder (2359k dots), while the D1 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the NX30 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D1 (96%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the NX30 has a higher magnification (0.64x vs 0.53x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Nikon D1, the Samsung NX30, and comparable cameras.

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Core Features
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Nikon D1optical i2.0 / 120 fixed i 1/16000s 4.5/s i i
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Samsung NX302359 i3.0 / 1036 swivel i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Canon M3optional i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 4.2/s i i
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Canon M52360 i3.2 / 1620 tilting i 1/4000s 9.0/s i i
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Nikon D1Hoptical i2.0 / 120 fixed i 1/16000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D1Xoptical i2.0 / 120 fixed i 1/16000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D2Xoptical i2.5 / 235 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D2Xsoptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D3optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D3Soptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D4optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D200optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D300optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D300Soptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Nikon D3300optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5500optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 IV2359 i3.0 / 1228 tilting i 1/2000s 16.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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One feature that is present on the D1, but is missing on the NX30 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The NX30 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the D1 does not have a selfie-screen.

The Samsung NX30 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D1 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the NX30 uses SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D1 and Samsung NX30 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Nikon D1ii / iiiiFWiii
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Samsung NX30istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon M3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon M5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D1Hii / iiiiFWiii
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Nikon D1Xii / iiiiFWiii
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Nikon D2Xii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D2Xsii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D3ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3Sistereo / iiimini2.0iii
11.
 
Nikon D4imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D200ii / iiii2.0iii
13.
 
Nikon D300ii / iiimini2.0iii
14.
 
Nikon D300Sistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
15.
 
Nikon D3300imono / monoiimini2.0iii
16.
 
Nikon D5500istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
17.
 
Sony RX100 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the NX30 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D1 does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D1 (unlike the NX30) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the D1 and the NX30 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D1 was replaced by the Nikon D1X, while the NX30 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the D1 and NX30 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D1 Manual (free pdf) or the online Samsung NX30 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Nikon D1 or the Samsung NX30 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Reasons to prefer the Nikon D1:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/16000s vs 1/8000s) to freeze action.
  • More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in June 1999).

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Arguments in favor of the Samsung NX30:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (20 vs 2.6MP), which boosts linear resolution by 175%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60p video.
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 96%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.64x vs 0.53x).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1036k vs 120k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (9 vs 4.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More compact: Is smaller (127x96mm vs 157x153mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 725g or 66 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (82 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 14 years and 6 months of technical progress since the D1 launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the NX30 is the clear winner of the contest (23 : 8 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional sports photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a street photog, and a person interested in family portraits has distinct needs from a landscape shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D1 08:23 NX30

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D1 and the Samsung NX30 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the D1 or the NX30 perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D1......+ +.... Jun 1999 EUR 5 999ebay.com
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Samsung NX303/5....77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 EUR 899ebay.com
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Canon M34/5o..75/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2015 EUR 749ebay.com
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Canon M54/5+4/582/1004/54/5 Sep 2016 EUR 1 129ebay.com
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Nikon D1H......+ +.... Feb 2001 EUR 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D1X......+ +.... Feb 2001 EUR 7 999ebay.com
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Nikon D2X......+ +.... Sep 2004 EUR 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D2Xs............ Jun 2006 EUR 5 069ebay.com
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Nikon D3......+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 EUR 4 849ebay.com
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Nikon D3S5/5....89/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2009 EUR 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D4........4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2012 EUR 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D200..+ +..+ +o.. Nov 2005 EUR 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300..+ +..+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 EUR 1 829ebay.com
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Nikon D300S5/5+ +..82/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 EUR 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon D33003/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 EUR 499ebay.com
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Nikon D55005/5+..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2015 EUR 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV4.5/5+ +..85/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2015 EUR 1 149ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Nikon D1 vs Samsung NX30

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D1 Samsung NX30
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Samsung NX mount lenses
Launch Date June 1999 January 2014
Launch Price USD 5,499 USD 999
Sensor Specs Nikon D1 Samsung NX30
Sensor Technology CCD CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 23.7 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area 369.72 mm2 368.95 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.4 mm 28.3 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 2.6 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Image Resolution 2000 x 1312 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Pixel Pitch 11.93 μm 4.30 μm
Pixel Density 0.71 MP/cm2 5.41 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 1,600 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 200 - 6,400 ISO no Enhancement
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 76
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 23.5
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.4
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 1014
Screen Specs Nikon D1 Samsung NX30
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 96% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Viewfinder Resolution 2359k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 120k dots 1036k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Swivel screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon D1 Samsung NX30
Focus System Phase-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 4.5 shutter flaps/s 9 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CF cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Nikon D1 Samsung NX30
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector Firewire USB 2.0
HDMI Port no HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Body Specs Nikon D1 Samsung NX30
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Nikon EN-4 Samsung BP1410
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85 mm
(6.2 x 6.0 x 3.3 in)
127 x 96 x 58 mm
(5.0 x 3.8 x 2.3 in)
Camera Weight 1100 g (38.8 oz) 375 g (13.2 oz)
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