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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released August 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D MII
  • New Model is Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched December 2003
  • Old Model is Nikon D1H
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D2H (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was brought out 21 months after the D2H making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D MII N matches up against the D2H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D2H

 1D MII N D2H 
LaunchedAugust 2005December 2003More modern by 21 months
Display resolution230k211kCrisper display (+19k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D MII N

 D2H 1D MII N 

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D2H

 1D MII N D2H 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII N offers 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) while the Nikon D2H has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1D MII N versus the D2H.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and D2H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and D2H.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D MII N will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher 1D MII N is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography information
Nikon D2H Portrait photography information
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (8MP)
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography highlights
Nikon D2H Street photography highlights
45
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,565 grams)
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography information
Nikon D2H Travel photography information
29
heavier than competitors (1,565g)
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
42
weather sealing
megapixel count low (4MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MII N
Landscape photography with Nikon D2H
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
has dual storage slots
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging highlights
Nikon D2H Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NNikon D2H
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Nikon D2H
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-08-22 2003-12-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 2464 x 1632
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 211k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 40
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 18.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.0
DXO Low light rating 975 352
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $5,900 $253