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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs 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
  • Launched June 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 1D
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D MII N
Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 1D MII versus Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D2Hs (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The 1D MII was launched 8 months before the D2Hs which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1D MII matches up versus the D2Hs for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D2Hs

 1D MII D2Hs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Canon 1D MII

 D2Hs 1D MII 
LaunchedFebruary 2005June 2004Newer by 8 months
Screen size2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D2Hs

 1D MII D2Hs 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII enjoys outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D MII versus Nikon D2Hs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII versus the D2Hs.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and D2Hs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII and D2Hs.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D MII will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (8MP)
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Street photography camera
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,565g)
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Sports photography camera
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII Travel photography details
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography details
29
heavier than average in class (1,565g)
low resolution (8MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
42
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography features
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging features
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Nikon D2Hs
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IINikon D2Hs
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II Nikon D2Hs
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2004-06-14 2005-02-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
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 4 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1003 not tested
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)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $6,500 $5,000