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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released April 2012
Nikon D2Hs
(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 February 2005
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 1D C versus Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and D2Hs (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D C was introduced 7 years after the D2Hs which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1D C matches up vs the D2Hs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D2Hs

 1D C D2Hs 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2005More modern by 88 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k235kSharper display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Canon 1D C

 D2Hs 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D2Hs

 1D C D2Hs 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D C offers physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D C versus the D2Hs.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and D2Hs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and D2Hs.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D C using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D C will render greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 1D C is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography details
Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography details
78
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Nikon D2Hs
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D C
Sports photography with Nikon D2Hs
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography information
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography information
59
environment proofing
decent MP (18 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
42
environment sealing
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography info
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
49
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging highlights
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging highlights
28
comes with face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D2Hs
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D2Hs
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D2Hs
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2012-04-12 2005-02-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 4 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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)
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $6,499 $5,000