Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H
50 Imaging
64 Features
79 Overall
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D C & Nikon D2H. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery & Nikon D2H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D2H
1D C | D2H | |||
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Released | April 2012 | ![]() | December 2003 | More modern by 102 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 211k | Sharper display (+829k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D C
D2H | 1D C |
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Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D2H
1D C | D2H | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon 1D C and Nikon D2H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2H Specifications
Canon EOS-1D C | Nikon D2H | |
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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 |