Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2005
- Old Model is Canon 1D MII
- Later Model is Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Revealed September 2001
- Renewed by Nikon D2H

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D1H (3MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D1H (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

The 1D MII N was unveiled 3 years after the D1H which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1D MII N matches up against the D1H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Nikon D1H. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Nikon D1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D1H
1D MII N | D1H | |||
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Revealed | August 2005 | ![]() | September 2001 | More modern by 48 months |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Canon 1D MII N
D1H | 1D MII N |
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Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D1H
1D MII N | D1H | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII N has got physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D1H has specifications of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).
Check the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D1H in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 1D MII N vs the D1H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and D1H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and D1H.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D MII N will produce greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1D MII N provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon D1H | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon D1H |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-08-22 | 2001-09-19 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 548.2mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 2000 x 1312 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | External | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1565g (3.45 lbs) | 1200g (2.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 975 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Cost at release | $5,900 | $5,130 |