Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs
50 Imaging
64 Features
79 Overall
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51 Imaging
42 Features
40 Overall
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D C & Nikon D2Hs. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D C Gallery & Nikon D2Hs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D2Hs
1D C | D2Hs | |||
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Released | April 2012 | ![]() | February 2005 | More modern by 88 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper display (+805k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Canon 1D C
D2Hs | 1D C |
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Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D2Hs
1D C | D2Hs | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon 1D C versus Nikon D2Hs in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications
Canon EOS-1D C | Nikon D2Hs | |
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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 |