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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Refreshed by Canon 1100D
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed December 2003
  • Superseded the Nikon D1H
  • Renewed by Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 1000D and Nikon D2H, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D2H (4MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 1000D was manufactured 4 years after the D2H which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1000D scores versus the D2H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D2H

 1000D D2H 
RevealedJuly 2008December 2003Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution230k211kClearer screen (+19k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1000D

 D2H 1000D 

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D2H

 1000D D2H 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D features outside dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2H has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1000D and Nikon D2H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1000D versus the D2H.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and D2H is 70 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and D2H.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 1000D to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern 1000D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D2H Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
48
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography highlights
Nikon D2H Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography details
Nikon D2H Sports photography details
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery power (500 shots)
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography details
Nikon D2H Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
41
environment proofing
resolution not great (4MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography features
Nikon D2H Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging details
Nikon D2H Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D2H
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1000D Nikon D2H
Also called as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2008-07-22 2003-12-19
Body design Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 4MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 2464 x 1632
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 211 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502 gr (1.11 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 40
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 18.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.0
DXO Low light score 719 352
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $253