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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Newer Model is Canon 1100D
Nikon D2Hs
(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
  • Released February 2005
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2H
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 1000D and Nikon D2Hs, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D2Hs (4MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1000D was brought out 3 years later than the D2Hs and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1000D matches up vs the D2Hs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D2Hs

 1000D D2Hs 
ReleasedJuly 2008February 2005More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Canon 1000D

 D2Hs 1000D 
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D2Hs

 1000D D2Hs 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D comes with physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1000D against the D2Hs.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and D2Hs is 70 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and D2Hs.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 1000D to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern 1000D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography highlights
Nikon D2Hs Street photography highlights
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Sports photography camera
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography advice
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography advice
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
42
weather proofing
MP count low (4MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography information
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging information
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D2Hs
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D2Hs
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Nikon D2Hs
Also called EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2008-07-22 2005-02-16
Body design Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 4 megapixels
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 gr (1.11 lb) 1200 gr (2.65 lb)
Physical 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 rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery format 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 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $5,000