Nikon D1 has a
3.0MP APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sony FX30 has a
26.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz XR processor.
Sony FX30's sensor provides 23MP more than Nikon D1's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the D1 and FX30 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon D1 and Sony FX30 Cameras
Nikon D1 and Sony FX30 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon D1
or the
Sony FX30 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
