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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2004
  • Superseded the Canon 1D
  • Successor is Canon 1D MII N
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
  • Introduced December 2003
  • Replaced the Nikon D1H
  • Updated by Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D2H

 1D MII D2H 
Display resolution230k211kClearer display (+19k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D MII

 D2H 1D MII 
Display sizing2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D2H

 1D MII D2H 
IntroducedJune 2004December 2003Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H size comparison

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

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography features
Nikon D2H Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (8MP)
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MII
Street photography with Nikon D2H
45
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (1,565 grams)
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography details
Nikon D2H Sports photography details
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Travel photography camera
29
heavier than others (1,565 grams)
resolution not great (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
42
weather sealing
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging information
Nikon D2H Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IINikon D2H
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II Nikon D2H
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2004-06-14 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
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 2464 x 1632
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 211 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) 1200 gr (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 11.1 10.0
DXO Low light rating 1003 352
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 One One
Pricing at release $6,500 $253