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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 1D
  • Successor is Canon 1D MII N
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
  • Released September 2001
  • Replacement is Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D1H (3MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D1H (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MII was unveiled 2 years after the D1H which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1D MII grades versus the D1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D1H

 1D MII D1H 
ReleasedJune 2004September 2001Newer by 34 months
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Canon 1D MII

 D1H 1D MII 

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D1H

 1D MII D1H 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2"2"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII comes with exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D MII and the D1H.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and D1H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and D1H.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D MII will resolve greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1D MII will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography information
Nikon D1H Portrait photography information
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
50
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Street photography camera
45
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,565g)
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography details
Nikon D1H Sports photography details
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MII
Travel photography with Nikon D1H
29
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
low MP (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
28
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography factors
Nikon D1H Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
43
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging features
Nikon D1H Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Nikon D1H
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IINikon D1H
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II Nikon D1H
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2004-06-14 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 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 2000 x 1312
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 1565 grams (3.45 lb) 1200 grams (2.65 lb)
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 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1003 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $6,500 $5,130