Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H

In this article, we are matching up the Canon 1D MII versus Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D2H (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The 1D MII was brought out 6 months after the D2H so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1D MII matches up versus the D2H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Nikon D2H. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Nikon D2H Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII has got physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon D2H has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D MII versus Nikon D2H in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1D MII against the D2H.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and D2H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII and D2H.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D MII will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.