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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released December 2003
  • Old Model is Nikon D1H
  • Renewed by Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1D C and Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and D2H (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 1D C was introduced 8 years after the D2H which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1D C matches up versus the D2H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D2H

 1D C D2H 
ReleasedApril 2012December 2003More modern by 102 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k211kSharper display (+829k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D C

 D2H 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D2H

 1D C D2H 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D C provides exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Nikon D2H has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D C versus the D2H.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and D2H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and D2H.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D C having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D C will resolve extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 1D C is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Portrait photography camera
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography info
Nikon D2H Street photography info
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography advice
Nikon D2H Sports photography advice
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography info
Nikon D2H Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
resolution is good (18MP)
display is not selfie friendly
42
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography information
Nikon D2H Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging information
Nikon D2H Vlogging information
28
features face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D2H
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D2H
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-12 2003-12-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 2464 x 1632
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 211k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500 gr (3.31 pounds) 1200 gr (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 352
Other
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at launch $6,499 $253