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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(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
Nikon D1H
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D1H

 1D MII N D1H 
RevealedAugust 2005September 2001More modern by 48 months
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Canon 1D MII N

 D1H 1D MII N 

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D1H

 1D MII N D1H 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography details
Nikon D1H Portrait photography details
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
50
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Street photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Street photography camera
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,565g)
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography information
Nikon D1H Sports photography information
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
41
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography details
Nikon D1H Travel photography details
29
heavier than competition in class (1,565g)
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
28
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
has double storage slots
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D1H as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D1H
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NNikon D1H
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